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Helen

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I knew the day would come sometime, but I can't believe it's finally here. I am an empty nester as of June 20, 2007! My youngest son, Alex (a.k.a Party Boy on my friends list), has shipped off to boot camp (South Carolina) for the Army. His graduation is Sept. 7 and I'm going! He's enlisted for 4 years and could end up in Iraq. I've been a mother for 29 years and I always thought I would take becoming an empty nester easily and happily..Now, I'm not so sure! It's now time for Helen time and frankly, I don't know what to do with myself because I am sooo used to taking care of kids.
UPDATE: I started a new herbal soap and soy candle biz. Check it out at http://northern-comfort-soaps.com
I've worn many hats in my life..everything from being a private investigator to working checkout at Walmart. My current hat is as a work comp claims adjuster for a billion dollar company. Aside of the corporate BS, I do enjoy my job.
I prefer jeans and boots to dresses, have many interests, especially football and motorcycles and playing cribbage..I am a deep thinker, outgoing but easy going..have a long fuse, straight shooter..will tell it like it is, and if you don't like it, too bad!
Just trying to make my way through this crazy world the best I can! Have hopes and dreams just like everyone else.I'm unique..just like everyone else..lol..if you really want to know who and what I'm about, read my responses on the bulletin surveys here.
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HERE'S ALEX AND HIS FRIEND MIKE AGE 17..THEIR VERSION OF SHOES BY KELLY...THIS VIDEO RAWKS! Shoes!

Add to My Profile | More VideosTHIS IS ALEX AT AGE 15...WHAT A NUT!

I'd like to meet:


Ellen Degeneres. She would be so much fun to party with!

Music:

Country all the way! I love Toby Keith the best! And Trace Adkins comes in a close second and Garth Brooks is tied with Trace and Sugarland and..and..you get the idea!BUT I LOVE OLD ROCK AND ROLL AS WELL..ESPECIALLY LYNYRD SKYNRD.

Movies:

Favorite all time movies: Braveheart, Titanic, War of the Roses, What about Bob, Notebook, The Way We Were, Message in a Bottle, Ghost, and EVERY SINGLE CHICK FLICK ROMANTIC COMEDY..but once in awhile appreciate the type of movies like SAW and HANNIBAL, etc.

Television:

Don't watch too much, but when I do, I like old TV Land shows, sports, especially football...also like watching the Final Four every spring. And I DO watch American Idol AND Dancing with the Stars to get a good laugh!

Books:

I love to read! One of my favorite pasttimes year around. I read everything from Time magazine, to newspapers to fiction and nonfiction.

My Blog

New biz

Hello again all my wonderful friends!As most of you know, I am a work comp claims adjuster..but just started a new venture..a side business which I am very excited about! It's a partnership with a goo...
Posted by Helen on Sat, 10 Nov 2007 09:33:00 PST

Ive been tagged - Hurray! I am loved!

My friend Min tagged because she said "I love your blogs and miss them.... maybe this will get you back in the habit?!?!?!"Once you've been tagged, you have to write a blog with 12 (twelve) weird, ran...
Posted by Helen on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 04:48:00 PST

BITCH FEST THURSDAY/FRIDAY..BRING IT ON!

Ok, I know it's been awhile since I posted the bitch fest..sorry about that...been busy..so anyhoo gonna make this short. Here's my bitches for the week:1. West African Male construction engineers wh...
Posted by Helen on Fri, 12 Oct 2007 07:00:00 PST

Alexs Army Graduation

Hello to all my supportive friends! This blog is gonna be long..but hope you enjoy!Me and Alex's friend, Tara, left for South Carolina early Wed. morning. I had never been to SC before and it didn't l...
Posted by Helen on Mon, 10 Sep 2007 06:19:00 PST

Its Bitch Fest Thursday! Bring it on!

Howdy, bitch festers! It's that time of the week again.First of all, Update on the crickets: They are gone! Woohoo! I think with the weather cooling down, they have died. Ok, Here's my moans and groan...
Posted by Helen on Fri, 31 Aug 2007 04:35:00 PST

Bitch Fest ~ Bring it On!

Back by popular demand! Sorry, as usual, I am a day late and a dollar short..brought to you by the Helen "The bitch going through Menopause" Spallas. Hello, all you MySpazz friends! My bitches for th...
Posted by Helen on Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:49:00 PST

Bitch Fest ~ Bring it On!

Ok, it's been awhile since I did this. But several people have been bugging me to post a new bitch fest blog. So here is mine for the day:1. Hot flashes! OMG, I think I am actually starting menopause....
Posted by Helen on Thu, 16 Aug 2007 04:57:00 PST

Detailed Letter from my son - what boot camp is really like!

Some time ago someone on the Army parents website suggested sending a "survey" of questions to your child in order to get them to write back. So on July 29, I sent him a list of 34 questions. Today...
Posted by Helen on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 07:28:00 PST

Letters from my soldier

It's been 22 days since my son Alex left for the Army and I miss him very much!I have received 8 letters from him. I think for the most part he is doing well, but it seems like a roller coaster ride. ...
Posted by Helen on Fri, 13 Jul 2007 04:01:00 PST

Really bummed and very teary eyed right now ~ need hugs

Hello, my friends..my heart is very heavy tonight...my son leaves for boot camp ..the Army in 7 days...he is my baby! I am freaking out and kinda having an anxiety attack..you see, this is MY BABY! I...
Posted by Helen on Thu, 14 Jun 2007 08:10:00 PST