We're not all miserable!

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OK, so according to the latest Forbes list I live in the second most miserable city in America. They said the only thing keeping us out of the number one spot is our awesome weather and lack of state income taxes. Well, isn't that enough to keep us on the happy list? I've lived in states with high state taxes before and it's no fun!

Maybe our politicians are corrupt, but really isn't that true of politicians everywhere?

Sure we've got one of highest violent crime rates in the country, but have you seen how crime is on the rise in small town America? Now, that's scary!

We have no subway system and the metrorail has a limited run so the rush hour commute is a pain, but those express lanes on the interstate are awesome and so worth the price!

Our housing market is in the toilet right now, but our houses are close to, if not on, the beach!

You would have to actually go to Cuba to get a better Cuban sandwich and the Columbian pastries are to die for. You can walk along the boardwalk any afternoon and do your star watching. I still tell the story of talking to Mark Consuelos in line at Walgreens! We have Mojitas all year long not just in the summer. There is always a party or celebration going on somewhere. We have awesome museums with free family nights. If you like to sit and people watch, just come to South Beach...you'll see all kinds of people!

Don't believe the hype! Miami is beautiful! Come visit me anytime. I'll give you a tour.

YUCK!

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Remember when I said I would let you know how mad I was at my doctor for that stupid shot? Well, the answer is that I am REALLY, REALLY ANGRY!

I feel awful! I went to the nurse at school today hoping that I had a fever so I could go home, but no such luck.

Another Kiss Me Brag Book Freebie

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In honor of the upcoming Valentine's Day I've got another BB page freebie for you on April's Blog. I used the Kiss Me kit again to make this one. Just click on the preview below to go to April's Blog and get your download link.



Have a great week!

New Kit by Scraps of Ellay & A Challenge!

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Scraps of Ellay has released a new kit called Wuv You just in time for Valentine's Day. This kit is super cute! Just check out the preview...

This kit has 17 papers, 50 elements and one full alpha. Check out my layouts...

You can buy the full Wuv You kit in the Scraps of Ellay store at Stuff to Scrap.

After you pick up the full kit, visit Ellay's Blog for more layout inspiration and check out the Stars of Ellay CT Blog for a Wuv You Challenge.

A Happy Ending

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First of all, let me say thank you for the advice you gave in my earlier post. I should have taken it. I should have listened. I mean everything you said was true and it matched the answers I got from the magic eight ball and when I tossed a coin to decide what to do. I even did a two out of three deal on the coin toss. lol!

FYI: If you have an obligation that you really don't want to keep and you resort to coin flipping to decide what to do --- everyone involved will be better off if you just break the obligation!

I tried to do what I was supposed to do because I thought it was the right thing, but when the right thing makes you cry, maybe it's not really the right thing afterall.

I gave Orange Croc Guy a call and let him know that I was over everything and on my way home. The guy knows me so well that he met me with a pitcher of margaritas. Then to make everything even better he offered to treat me to fajitas!

That's right! He actually encouraged me to order them so the cute fajita guy would come over AND he didn't even make fun of me like he usually does. OCG really does rock!

The cute fajita delivery guy arrived and said he was glad to see me! He totally rocks too!

Now, the only problem I have in my life is the cold I seem to be developing. The cold I had no signs of until yesterday---three days after my doctor insisted that I just had to get the pertussis shot.

I'll let you know in a day of two how mad I am at my doctor. lol!

Ellay's Having A Birthday Sale!!!

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Ellay is having another 25th birthday. (Love you, Ellay!) We all get to be part of the party by saving 50% in her Stuff to Scrap store today and tomorrow! Isn't that awesome!!!

Everything is on sale, including the beautiful new Wuv You kit. I'll have some layouts to make with this kit to show you later. I also used it to make my Valentine's Day candy bars.



So, head over to her store and do some shopping while you can. Afterall, a girl can only have so many 25th birthdays. lol!

What would you do?

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I'm not purposely trying to be cryptic, but I want some advice and I can't give you all the details because I need to protect the innocent. lol!

I have something that I'm working on and there are people who depend on me to hold up my part of the bargain. I'm doing the best I can do, but it's kind of a thankless chore and most of the time I feel like I'm just wasting my time.

Sometimes I'm happy with how things are going other times it feels like I have nothing more to offer and they aren't interested in or happy with my contribution anyway. I tell myself that what I'm doing is for a good cause then I think about the hours it takes me away from my real life, my blog, my friends, scrapping, crafts and even the cute fajita delivery guy and I tell myself that the rewards aren't worth the sacrifice.

So here's my question, if I'm not happy and I have reason to believe that the other people aren't happy (They say they are, but this is a case of actions speaking louder than words.) do I still need to continue? Do I continue to show up when no one really cares if I'm there or not? Do I continue to show up when I don't feel like I have anything to bring to the table?

What would you do?