Mythical Kingdom Chess Set

Mythical Kingdom Chess Set
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Every piece is meticulously hand painted and hand carved!
Comes with 32 expertly crafted pieces: dragons, unicorns, knights, castles, wizards, Kings and Queens
All pieces have real wood bases
Board has two side drawers for storage

Measures 15.75" x 15.75" x 5.6". Made of 90% polyresin, 10% wood. This is not a toy. For adult collector use only.
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The Heretic Meme

1. Who was the last person of the opposite sex you lay in a bed with?
Mr Marcos, of course

2. Where was the last place you went out to eat?
Red Lobster - for our anniversary last night. I love me some RL!

3. What was the last alcoholic beverage you consumed?
Pina Colada (last night at RL)

4. Which do you prefer - eyes or lips?
Well, luckily, Mr Marcos has both!

5. Medicine, fine arts, or law?
Fine arts I guess? I don't get this question.

6. Best kind of pizza?
Deep dish sausage, onions, green peppers...mmmm

7. What is in store for your future?
Uh? Dinner in 1/2 hour? Work tomorrow? Not sure about this question.

8. Who was the last band you saw live?
Earth, Wind, & Fire with Chicago on July 1.

9. Do you take care of your friends while they are sick?
Not really, but I do take care of Mr Marcos and our pets when they are sick.

10. How many songs are on your iPod?
Uh, lots?

11. Where is the last place you drove to?
Drove home from work on Friday...Mr Marcos does the driving when we're together, I don't like to drive.

12. Where did your last kiss take place?
In the office, he kissed me hello when he returned from his motorcycle ride.

13. What were you doing at 11:59 PM on Monday night?
Sleeping!

14. Are you a quitter?
Sometimes...I'm kind of lazy.

15. Who was the last person you had in your house?
Our friend, Dan, stopped by for a few minutes last weekend.

15. What do you think about people who party a lot?
Have a good time, I'll be at home!

16. Does talking about sex make you uncomfortable?
Well, I don't really need a lot of details from others!

17. What was the last CD you purchased?
I can't even remember the last time I purchased a CD.

18. What are two bands or singers that you will always love?
Styx and Loverboy

19. Which of the seven deadly sins are you most guilty of?
Gluttony...OINK!

20. How is your last ex doing?
Well, I think? We're not in contact. I wish him all the best.

meme from Tense Teacher blog!

Which one do I keep...mirror base or brown base?! Decisions, decisions!!

Blue Glass Dolphins On Mirror Base
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Frolicsome, deep blue dolphin figurines with gold-plated details "swim" atop a round beveled mirror base!
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Don't forget the batteries! This kind of beauty needs energy!

Elephant Crystal Figurine With Lighted Base
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Totally Fly (for a white guy)!

It is a little morbid for me to see Billy Mays (died in June) advertising pest control products. Also, $20 for 30 days protection from flies?! Yowza!




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Glow In The Dark Dolphin Wind Chime

Glow In The Dark Dolphin Wind Chime
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The longest meme EVER...

STEP ONE:
Spell your name with songs.
"M - 'Melt with you' by Modern English
"R - 'Renegade' by STYX
"S - 'Sailing' by Christopher Cross
"M - 'Mr Roboto' by STYX
"A - 'Angel' by Sarah McLachlan
"R - 'Rock Me Amadeus' by Falco
"C - 'Come Sail Away' by STYX
"O - 'Only the Young' by Journey
"S - 'Sweet Home Alabama' by Lynyrd Skynyrd

STEP TWO:

Name: Mrs Marcos
Birthday: April 25
Nickname: Mr Marcos calls me "honey" or "sweetheart"
Eye Color: Hazel
Hair Color: Dark brown, almost black (naturally) or sometimes brown with reddish highlights courtesy of Miss Clairol
Zodiac Sign: Taurus

STEP THREE:

The shoes you wore today: Tennis shoes to mow the grass
Your weaknesses: Shoes, purses, household things like towels and sheets
Your fear(s): Spiders, bugs, snakes, something happening to Mr Marcos
Your perfect pizza: Thick crust, sausage, peppers (green), and onions...and a lot of cheese (but only on my side, Mr Marcos doesn't like a lot of cheese)
Goal you’d like to achieve: Having children

STEP FOUR:

Your best physical feature: ask the Mister, I don't know
Your bedtime: 10:30 ish during the week. Whenever I feel like it during the weekend
Most missed memory: Hanging around with my mom and laughing together

STEP FIVE:
This Or That…

Pepsi or Coke: Coca Cola
McDonald’s or Burger King: McDonald’s (Burger King is repulsive)
Adidas or Nike: Usually Nike but not terribly picky about sneakers
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Ish, neither
Chocolate or Vanilla: Why do I have to pick one or the other? Maybe I like a "twist" cone, ever think of that?
Cappuccino or coffee: Ish, neither

STEP SIX:
Do You…

Smoke? NO, never have, and never will. Smoking kills.
Curse? Hell yeah!
Sing? Only in the car when nobody else can hear
Dance? Only with a LOT of alcoholic influence
Take a shower everyday? Usually
Have a crush? Patrick Warburton...and Mr. Marcos
Think you’ve been in love? Yes, I am.
Want to go to college? I already have one teaching degree I'm not using but will be paying on the student loan until the same month and year our mortgage is paid off...so no, no more college for me.
Like(d) high school? No, in hindsight, I wish I'd tried to be more involved instead of pouting about how much I hated being in public school rather than Catholic school like I had been through 8th grade.
Want to get married? Already married, no need to repeat it
Get motion sickness? Sometimes, if I go on too many amusement rides
Think you’re attractive? Not so much
Think you’re a health freak? Definitely not.
Get along with your parents? I got along fairly well with my mom but she's gone now. I get along great with my dad...as long as I'm not living with him lol. True story - when Mr Marcos asked my dad for my hand in marriage (a little traditional but sweet too), anyway, Mr Marcos asked and my dad's response was "Yes, but you can't bring her back, you're stuck with her permanently" lol, thanks dad!

STEP SEVEN:
In the past month, have you…

Gone to the mall? Nope
Eaten an entire box of Oreos? Oreos don't come in boxes? But no, never consumed an entire package of Oreos
Eaten sushi? No...hell no.
Been on stage? No
Gone skating? Not in the last month, but have gone ice and roller skating in the past
Made homemade cookies? No
Gone skinny-dipping? Um, no.
Stolen anything? I stole this meme!

STEP EIGHT:
Ever…

Played a game that required removal of clothing? No
Flashed anyone? Only the Mister
Been beaten up? No
Shoplifted? No

STEP NINE:

Age you hope to be married: I was 31
Number of children: None yet
Describe your dream wedding: Anything with the Mister, me, loved ones, and an officiant that can declare us married...already happened 07/25/03
Which country would you most like to visit? Ireland..and Italy

STEP TEN:
In the opposite sex…

Best eye color: Brown
Best hair color: Brown
Short hair or long hair: Short
Height: Taller than me

STEP ELEVEN:

Number of people I could trust with my life: Maybe 3 or 4
Number of CDs that I own: A.LOT. Especially if you look at our combined CD collection
Number of tattoos: 2
Number of piercings: 7, all in my ears

PERSONAL QUIZ:

Whom were you with yesterday? Jenny (co-worker), Mr Marcos...that is about it.
What woke you up this morning? Telly (dog) needed to go out at 7:00 AM
Where are you? In the den/office
Is tomorrow going to be a good day? Probably, any day without work is a good day ;)
Do you like anybody? I have a mad crush on Mr Marcos...and I like a few other people (like = not detest!)

THE PAST

Ever thrown up in public? Certainly, best one was in the parking lot of Target
Passed out because of alcohol? Not today...
What’s on your mind RIGHT NOW? 'I should take a nap...'

THE FUTURE

What kind of home would you like? I like our house, I suppose if we upgraded I would like a newer home
What do you want to be when you grow up? I don't wanna grow up, I'm a Toys R Us kid.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Probably still in this house, for sure still happily married, hopefully a mom to a couple of kids

IN GENERAL

Do you like candy necklaces? Delicious!
When was the last time you fell over or ran into something? I fell over Mr Marcos' tennis shoes because I put them on the garage step to dry out...I forgot they were there and stumbled over them.
Do you listen to music every day? Usually, yes
Do you still go trick or treating? I wish! I stay home to make sure nobody smashes my pumpkins! Damn hoodlums!
What was the last thing you ate? Campbells Bean with Bacon soup...mmmm mmmm good!
Are you a fast typist? Yeah, who knew that high school typing would be my most important job related tool.
What’s your favorite type of soda? Coca Cola...nothing else.
Have you ever moved? Yes, too many times
Have you ever won an award? Not that I can think of?
Are you listening to music right now? No
How long ’till your birthday? 9 months
When were you the saddest in your whole life? After my mom passed away
What time is it? 5:51 PM
Do you use eBay to buy or sell? I used to, not recently though
Who makes you mad? People that lack common sense
Have you ever heard a song written about you? Nope
Something you want to happen in 2009? Meet my niece in November :)
Summer 2009? Staying cool in the air conditioning.
Do you miss 2008? Not really

HONESTY SECTION

Honestly, what color is your underwear? pink
Honestly, what’s on your mind? Coca Cola
Honestly, what are you doing right now? finishing this
Honestly, have you done something bad today? Cursed at the broken lawn mower
Honestly, who is the last person you talked to on the phone? Mr Marcos (last night)
Honestly, are you jealous of someone right now? Maybe a little bit
Honestly, what makes you mad most of the time? Stupidity and selfishness
Honestly, do you bite your nails? Never … gross
Honestly, have you had an eating disorder? No
Honestly, do you want to see someone this very moment? Not really.
Honestly, are you keeping a big secret now? I can't tell :)
Honestly, do you have a friend you don’t actually like? Yes, they are called 'co-workers'
Honestly, are you in denial? It's not just a river in Egypt.
Honestly, do you get up in the middle of the night and eat? What a strange question...but yes, if Telly gets me up I usually snack on something while he's out going potty.
Honestly, does anyone like you? Some days it feels like everyone hates me...but yes, I think one or two people might actually like me.

ANGER SECTION

What do you do when you’re mad? I get quiet, and slam things around.
What’s the worst thing you’ve done when you were mad? Snapped at people I love
Ever made anyone cry when you were mad? Probably
Do you swear when you’re mad? Hell yeah!

CRYING SECTION

When was the last time you actually cried? I teared up a bit at my sister's ultrasound yesterday.
Ever cried yourself to sleep? Yeah but not in quite a while
Do certain songs make you cry? Many songs can make me cry — sad songs or happy songs...usually when I associate songs to events in my life.
What usually makes you cry? Being too happy or too sad

HAPPY SECTION

Are you usually a happy person? yes
What makes you the happiest? A clean house, bills that are paid, spending time with the Mister...all at the same time!
Do you believe in yourself? For most things
When people say they think you are good looking/pretty, do you get happy? more like suspicious.

Michael Jackson

I'm probably the last blogger on earth to get around to mentioning Michael Jackson's untimely death, but here goes...

I'm surprisingly sad about the death of Michael Jackson. I suppose a very large part of it is that I lost my mother at a young age (I was 27 and my mom was almost 44 when she passed away) and my heart breaks thinking of Michael's children growing up without their primary parent. We might have judged Michael's behaviors as strange but to those three children he was just "dad."

Another part of Michael Jackson dying is realizing how fast our time on earth passes - some times it seems like 1983 was last week. I vividly remember Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' busting on the scene during my sixth grade year. I know he was a popular musician before 'Thriller,' but to me, 'Thriller' is when he became a superstar. The songs, the dancing, all of it...I mean the guy could make high water pants and a single sequined glove look hot and spark instant fashion trends! I saved baby-sitting dollars to purchase my own vinyl copy of 'Thriller' and I neatly clipped his pictures from my teenage magazines,plastering my bedroom walls with his images. My favorite Michael Jackson poster featured him in a very preppy yellow outfit. In 1983 there weren't 'weird rumors' or overtly bizarre behaviors exhibited by Michael Jackson - he was just awesomely talented and delighted us with his passion for music and dance. I suppose Michael Jackson is symbolic of simpler times for my generation - "how many quarters could be found to play Donkey Kong or Pac-Man at the bowling alley arcade" instead of "how much money did my 401k lose this quarter?"

In my opinion, Michael Jackson defined the MTV generation. Seriously, the video for 'Thriller?' Still awesome. Not many movies let alone music videos can stand the test of almost 30 years.

Michael Jackson had a huge part in defining charitable works for my generation. The video for 'We are the World'...seriously, I get chills to this day when I see all of those oddly matched people joining together to make a difference.

I have watched bits and pieces of Michael's memorial service. Of course it was touching to hear the stories told by friends and family, but the moment that took my breath away was when Jennifer Hudson appeared to sing 'Will You be There.' Jennifer has lived through unimaginable hell the past year and I cannot even begin to understand how she has found the strength to go on. But she has gone on, and soon she will be a mother, for some reason I find that oddly comforting. Her spin on Michael's song gives me goosebumps - from both her talent and the appropriate song that she sang for the mourners around the world.

From what I remember, this song was part of the 'Free Willy' movie of the early 1990's. I remember driving my youngest sister, Colleen home from gymnastics one evening and this song came on the radio. Colleen bopped her head and sang along with the radio as best a 7 year old can and near the end of the song she looked at me thoughtfully and said "I just LOVE that song." And I loved watching her get lost in the moment.

Michael Jackson will be missed. He changed the landscape of American pop culture for more than one generation. Sadly, we're left wondering how many more songs he could have added to the soundtrack of our lives.



Hold me, like the river Jordan
And I will then say to thee
You are my friend
Carry me, like you are my brother
Love me like a mother
Will you be there…

Weary, tell me will you hold me
When wrong, will you scold me
When lost will you find me?

But they told me a man should be faithful
And walk when not able
And fight till the end, but I’m only human.

Everyone taking control of me
Seems that the world’s
Got a role for me I’m so confused
Will you shoulder me you’ll be there for me
And care enough to bear me
(Hold me) (lay your head lowly)
(Softly then boldly) (carry me there)
(Hold me) (love me and feed me)
(Kiss me and free me) (I will feel blessed)
(Carry) (carry me boldly) (life me up slowly)
(Carry me there) (save me) (heal me and bathe me)
(Softly you say to me) (I will be there)
(Lift me) (lift me up slowly)
(Carry me boldly) (show me you care)
(Hold me) (lay your head lowly)
(Softly then boldly) (carry me there)
(Need me) (love me and feed me)
(Kiss me and free me) (I will feel blessed)


Spoken : In our darkest hour, in my deepest despair
Will you still care? Will you be there?
In my trials and my tribulations
Through our doubts and frustrations
In my violence and my turbulence
Through my fear and my confessions
In my anguish and my pain
Through my joy and my sorrow
In the promise of another tomorrow
I’ll never let you part for you’re always in my heart

Miscellaneous Stuff About Me!

1. What kind of SOAP is in your bathtub right now? By the sink - anti bacterial foaming soap in pear scent. In the tub - 2 different Bath & Body Works shower gels (1 bottle of "Dancing Waters" and 1 bottle of "Japanese Cherry Blossom - switch off depending on my current mood). Oh, and the Mister's shower gel (no idea which brand).

2. Do you have any watermelon in your refrigerator? Yes, just cut up 1/2 of one and the other half is in the 2nd refrigerator to be cut up in a few days.

3. What would you change about your living room? New carpet...our house was built in 1978 and we still have the original poop brown carpet...functional but some day I would like newer carpeting.

4. Are the dishes in your dishwasher clean or dirty? Actually, the dishwasher is running right now...so on their way from dirty to clean?

5. What is in your fridge? Skim milk, condiments, celery, lettuce, tomatoes, watermelon, cherries, strawberries, grapes, plums, cheese, eggs, deli turkey, our reuse-able water bottles, yogurt, jello pudding cups, sour cream, steaks that are marinating for Sunday's dinner.

6. White or wheat bread? Wheat, 100% whole grain.

7. What is on top of your refrigerator? a basket full of booze and a basket full of cereal boxes...something for everyone!

8. What color or design is on your shower curtain? It is a lake scene with cottages and lighthouses (sounds bad but I like it)

9. How many plants are in your home? 0

10. Is your bed made right now? Yes.

11. Comet or Soft Scrub? Both...but prefer Soft Scrub.

12. Is your closet organized? Organized chaos that overwhelms me when I think about trying to get rid of some stuff.

13. Can you describe your flashlight? Um? Well, there is a light bulb...and a switch to turn it off and on...why? Is the flashlight missing and we're filing a missing flashlight report?

14. Do you drink out of glass or plastic most of the time at home? Glass

15. Do you have iced tea made in a pitcher right now? No, neither of us like iced tea.

16. If you have a garage, is it cluttered? It is usually fairly tidy but the Mister has a lot going on right now and hasn't put stuff away from repairing his motorcycle and my Explorer...maybe he can tidy that up tomorrow.

17. Curtains or blinds? Both, curtains or valances over the blinds. I'm seriously debating getting rid of all the blinds because I HATE to clean them.

18. How many pillows do you sleep with? Two.

19. Do you sleep with any lights on at night? No, just the TV since the Mister can't fall asleep without the TV.

20. How often do you vacuum? Usually once a week, should probably do it daily since we have 5 pets that shed a lot...but I'm lazy.

21. Standard toothbrush or electric? Standard if I'm brushing in the sink, electric if I'm brushing in the shower.

22. What color is your toothbrush? Pink.

23. Do you have a welcome mat on your front porch? Yes, and I change them out for several holidays.

24. What is in your oven right now? Nothing

25. Is there anything under your bed? A LOT of cat hair.

26. Chore you hate doing the most? Cleaning up all the long hair all over the toilet.

27. What retro items are in your home? Not much in the retro department.

28. Do you have a separate room that you use as an office? Yes

29. How many mirrors are in your home? 9 I think?

30. Do you have any hidden emergency money around your home? No

31. What color are your walls? Mostly shade of browns/beige

32. Do you keep any kind of protection weapons in your home? Telly and stella could be pretty fierce weapons if they felt like it.

33. What does your home smell like right now? I don't smell anything.

34. Favorite candle scent? Pumpkin Pie Spice or clean linen or apple cinnamon.

35. What kind of pickles (if any) are in your refrigerator right now? Big dill pickles and some disgusting 'bread and butter' pickles.

36. What color is your favorite Bible? Uh...

37. Ever been on your roof? Mark hoists himself up there sometimes but I've never done that because I'm scared of heights.

38.Do you own a stereo? Several

39. How many TVs do you have? Six.

40. How many house phones? Six.

41. Do you have a housekeeper? Yes, but I prefer to be called "Wife" or "honey," NOT 'house keeper'

42. What style do you decorate in? "style"...The style is hidden behind the dust bunnies and animal fur. We're more into functionality instead of adhering to a specific 'style.'

43. Do you like solid colors in furniture or prints? Usually solid colors.

44. Is there a smoke detector outside each of the kid's bedrooms in your home? We don't have any kids, but we do have two smoke detectors (with built in carbon monoxide alarms) outside each set of bedrooms.

45. In case of fire, what are the items in your house which you’d grab if you only could make one quick trip? Our 3 cats and 2 dogs...and pictures.

Whimsical, indeed!

Lighthouse With Dolphins
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See the four blue dolphins – with crystal eyes – playfully "swim" around the hand-crafted glass lighthouse as a sailboat follows. High above, a seagull watches. Accented in goldplate, this whimsical scene offers a vivid impression of a quaint New England town.
Measures 9.5" x 4.25".

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