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About Me

Can you imagine anyone so obnoxious as to flaunt their IQ score?
Uh huh, well here I am
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

My Interests

I love

Rollerblading to music

Twirling on a dance floor

Singing along in the car

Reading a good book

Days at the spa

Cuddling with my husband

Playing sorry, uno and old maid with Sam

Talking heart to heart

Sitting on the beach

Playing hearts (card game)

Floating in our pool

Large out of control campfires

Target practice

Revenge

Step Mother Management

Meteor showers

I love to dance, spin, and twirl

I'd like to meet:

No offense to anyone but I think I'm at the point in my life where I am totally sated.

Music:

Movies:

The Edge
Six Days Seven Nights
Under The Tuscan Sun
Silence Of The Lambs
Black Widow
Double Jeopardy

Television:

Books:

Biography
Psychology
Philosophy
Non Fiction

Heroes:

My husband Bill is my hero

My Blog

Back To Basics

I love sitting outside and enjoying nature. I always have. When I lived in the Chicago area I spent much of my time at a forest preserve. I used to sit at the rivers edge and watch the wat...
Posted by Jannie on Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:42:00 PST

Chasing Happiness

Thoughts - we always have them. It is virtually impossible to stop thinking. Dreams are evidence of that. We fall asleep and our thoughts continue - they evidence themselves in strange scenarios...
Posted by Jannie on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:13:00 PST

Staying In A Good Place

My husband I have been lucky enough to travel quite a bit. Last Saturday we were walking along, enjoying one another, in downtown La Jolla. If you have never been there, put this on your list of...
Posted by Jannie on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:14:00 PST

The Game Plan

I'm of the opinion that we arrive on this planet without an agenda and immediately after getting here people begin to tell you how you should live your life. They make plans for you, schedul...
Posted by Jannie on Fri, 30 May 2008 12:26:00 PST

Where Are Your Roots

We've recently moved again. We are packing, unpacking, moving, planning.Planning is key right now. A good plan and the work is cut in half. I like planning because I can do it sittin...
Posted by Jannie on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:40:00 PST

The Letter

My dear hubby handed this letter to me five years ago, on an anniversary:My hearts pledge to you:To be thoughtful, to be respectful, to make the suhshine for you when it's overcast, to warm your insid...
Posted by Jannie on Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:38:00 PST

When You Least Expect It - Part Two

I recently put up a blog "When you least expect it" When You Least Expect It - Part One Picking up where I left off I was no longer looking for a relationship. I was enjoying my singl...
Posted by Jannie on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 10:17:00 PST

When You Least Expect It

It was a beautiful spring day. Jody and I were sharing a small booth, in a restaurant. I was relating my latest disappointment in the dating game. I shook my head and asked with a half smile, "Why ...
Posted by Jannie on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 01:39:00 PST

Our Own Mistakes

"It's my life," he said stubbornly. "This might be a mistake, but it's my life and my right to make it".No argument with that point. It is his life, and if he wants to make mistakes - let him.Still...
Posted by Jannie on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:16:00 PST

Going To A Better Place

He's going to a better place -These words were repeated many times the day we buried my uncle. His death was sudden, everyone agreed that he was too young.Still he was going to a better place.I ...
Posted by Jannie on Sun, 06 Jan 2008 11:02:00 PST