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It's me, Melissa

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About Me

Often God has to shut a door in our face so that He can subsequently open the door through which He wants us to go. -Catherine Marshall...........A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.-St. Francis of Assisi...............The really happy man is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour..............Courage is not the towering oak that sees storms come and go; it is the fragile blossom that opens in the snow.-Alice Mackenzie Swaim..........True friendship is like sound health; the value of it is seldom known until it be lost. -Charles Caleb Colton..........Service is the rent you pay for room on this planet. -Shirley Chisholm..................There is nothing better than the encouragement of a good friend. -Katharine Butler Hathaway...................The highways of life are full of flat squirrels who couldn't make up their minds................The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet. -James Oppenheim...........Create the kind of self you will be happy to live with all your life. -Foster C. McClellan................If I won't be myself, who will? -Alfred Hitchcock.........To fulfill a dream, to be allowed to sweat over lonely labor, to be given the chance to create, is the meat and potatoes of life. -Bette Davis...................Pain nourishes courage. You can't be brave if you've only had wonderful things happen to you. -Mary Tyler Moore...........Imagination is the highest kite one can fly. -Lauren Bacall..................Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you’d have preferred to talk. -Doug Larson............Old age, to the unlearned, is winter; to the learned, it’s harvest time. -Yiddish saying.............There is no happiness in having or in getting, but only in giving. -Henry Drummond............The heart, like the mind, has a memory. And in it are kept the most precious keepsakes. -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow........Humility, like darkness, reveals the heavenly lights.-Henry David Thoreau..............A heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others. -The Wizard to the Tin Man.............Love is an act of faith, and whoever is of little faith is also of little love. -Erich Fromm...........If you really do put a small value upon yourself, rest assured that the world will not raise your price.......True friends are like jewels, precious and rare. False ones are like autumn leaves, found everywhere........Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened..........Love wholeheartedly, be surprised, give thanks and praise--then you will discover the fullness of your life.-Brother David Steindl-Rast............Beware the barrenness of a busy life. -Socrates............When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; When health is lost, something is lost; When character is lost, all is lost! -German Proverb.....................It's no trick loving somebody at their best. Love is loving them at their worst- Tom Stoppard................Want to improve your relationships? See love as a verb rather than as a feeling- Stephen R. Covey..............Living well and beautifully and justly are all one thing. -Socrates..................Forgiveness is having the courage to take down the walls that we think are there to protect us.-Suztes40.......One who knows how to show and to accept kindness will be a friend better than any possession. -Sophocles......To be loved, be lovable -Ovid.....Happiness does not come from doing what you want, but wanting what you do............The supreme happiness of life is the conviction of being loved for yourself, or, more correctly, being loved in spite of yourself. -Victor Hugo...........Freedom is the oxygen of the soul. .................If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness and fear. -Glenn Clark..........................Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself. -Suzanne Somers.............................The world is a great book; he who never stirs from home, reads only a page. -Saint Augustine..............I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure—try to please everybody. -Herbert Bayard Swope............................We only go around once. There's really no time to be afraid. So stop. Try something you’ve never tried. Teach it. Do it. Risk it. -Jon Blais...........The great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do. -Walter Bagehot.............. The door of opportunity won't open unless you do some pushing. -Anonymous............A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle. -Benjamin Franklin.............
Myspace GraphicsI'm a single Mom trying to survive in this crazy world. I was a flight attendant for 14 years and really miss the travel and the freedom to go anywhere free of charge. I'm now a Hospice nurse so I get to travel some (we cover 19 counties). I love road trips, it's been too long since I've packed a bag and left to see where the road will take me. I love adventure and always want to see somewhere new. I get annoyed with closed or narrow minded people. Just because someone doesn't share your beliefs or looks different than you doesn't mean they aren't a good person. I say what I think, so if you don't want an honest answer, dont ask! I don't need a man in my life that thinks he has a right to tell me what to do, how to dress, and how to run my life. Nobody needs that, what we all need is a partner who listens, doesn't judge, and is supportive even when they don't understand. I'm not perfect by any means and don't expect perfection from anyone, just be yourself !!! retro layout @ HOT FreeLayouts.com love / music / movies / frazy Hot Free Layoutsfound this flowers layout at HOT FreeLayouts.com / MyHotComments
You Are 5% Left Brained, 95% Right Brained
The left side of your brain controls verbal ability, attention to detail, and reasoning.
Left brained people are good at communication and persuading others.
If you're left brained, you are likely good at math and logic.
Your left brain prefers dogs, reading, and quiet.
The right side of your brain is all about creativity and flexibility.
Daring and intuitive, right brained people see the world in their unique way.
If you're right brained, you likely have a talent for creative writing and art.
Your right brain prefers day dreaming, philosophy, and sports. Are You Right or Left Brained?
You Are Ernie
Playful and childlike, you are everyone's favorite friend - even if your goofy antics get annoying at times.
You are usually feeling: Amused - you are very easily entertained
You are famous for: Always making people smile. From your silly songs to your wild pranks, you keep things fun.
How you life your life: With ease. Life is only difficult when your friends won't play with you! The Sesame Street Personality Quiz

My Interests


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Your Travel Personality Is: The Adventurer
For you, travel is how you learn about the world. And you like to learn the stuff that's not in guidebooks.
You truly have wanderlust. When you're not traveling, you're dreaming about where you'll go next.
And your travels are truly legendary - they leave you with stories you'll be telling for the rest of your life! What's Your Travel Personality?MY KIDS !!! Both my boys play football and watching them is a thrill. I finally got my jetski out this year after letting it sit for 5 years in storage, what a blast.... I love to feel the wind blowing through my hair, that sense of freedom. No matter if it's a jet ski, bike (I'm a better passenger... there is a reason that I don't own a motorcycle) or horseback, that feeling is wonderful. I no longer have horses but I miss riding a great deal. I enjoy just about any outdoor activity and get a bit stir-crazy if I'm inside for too long. I love the mountains and the beach, the mountains so majestic, the ocean so soothing. Actually just about anywhere outdoors is good with me. I'm a country girl at heart even though I grew up in a midsized town of 35,000. I feel at peace when I'm out in the middle of nowhere... I love laying on my back at night watching the stars, listening to the crickets, just enjoying life.



Your Element Is Air
You dislike conflict, and you've been able to rise above the angst of the world.
And when things don't go your way, you know they'll blow over quickly.

Easygoing, you tend to find joy from the simple things in life.
You roll with the punches, and as a result, your life is light and cheerful.

You find it easy to adapt to most situations, and you're an open person.
With you, what you see is what you get... and people love that! What's Your Element?
You Are An ENFP
The Inspirer

You love being around people, and you are deeply committed to your friends.
You are also unconventional, irreverant, and unimpressed by authority and rules.
Incredibly perceptive, you can usually sense if someone has hidden motives.
You use lots of colorful language and expressions. You're qutie the storyteller!

You would make an excellent entrepreneur, politician, or journalist. What's Your Personality Type?
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Name: Melissa
Birthdate: June 17
Birthplace: Indy
Current Location: Lubbock TX
Eye Color: blue/green
Hair Color: red/blond
Height: 5'10"
Weight: pretty much at my goal, just want to tone up
Piercings: ears, the belly button thing wouldn't heal, looked great though
Tatoos: only 2, love them both
Boyfriend/Girlfriend: Nope... got my eye on one though
Overused Phraze: LOL
FAVORITES
Food: lots of em
Candy: anything chocolate, esp dark chocolate
Number: 27
Color: purple
Animal: horse
Drink: sweet tea
Alcohol Drink: tequilla, but I'm gonna stick to the O'Doul's from now on
Bagel: onion with cream cheese
Letter: M
Body Part on Opposite sex: eyes and smile
This or That
Pepsi or Coke: Coke
McDonalds or BurgerKing: WUUF...... neither
Strawberry or Watermelon: strawberry
Hot tea or Ice tea: sweet ice tea
Chocolate or Vanilla chocolate
Hot Chocolate or Coffee: hot chocolate when I've been playing in the snow, coffee in the morning
Kiss or Hug: kiss, but hugs make the kiss better
Dog or Cat: dogs, but The Meow Meow is pretty cool
Rap or Punk: neither
Summer or Winter: summer
Scary Movies or Funny Movies: funny
Love or Money: love..the most important thing in life
YOUR...
Bedtime: whenever
Most Missed Memory: my daughter Molly
Best phyiscal feature: eyes or smile, the legs aren't too bad or so I've been told
First Thought Waking Up: it's morning already ???
Goal for this year: sell my house
Best Friends: have a few
Weakness: shoes and leather
Fears: just a few
Heritage: an assortment of pasty white backgrounds (mutt)
Longest relationship: 7 1/2 years, wasn't the best or the worst, but got my kids from it!
HAVE YOU...
Ever Drank: oh yeah !
Ever Smoked: yeah, back in high school
Pot: uhhh yeah, that was stupid
Ever been Drunk: yep
Ever been beaten up: nope
Ever beaten someone up: it was a pretty even fight
Ever Shoplifted: once in 7th grade
Ever Skinny Dipped: yep, love it
Ever Kissed Opposite sex: yep
Been Dumped Lately: Yep, last year, best thing that happened to me... didn't realize he was dragging me down so much
IN A GUY/GIRL
Favorite Eye Color: blue eyes that sparkle
Favorite Hair Color: doesnt matter
Short or Long: whatever he feels comfortable with, although long is SEXY
Height: taller than me
Style: comfortable
Looks or Personality: personality, but looks dont hurt
Hot or Cute HOT
Drugs and Alcohol: a little alcohol is ok at times
Muscular or Really Skinny: muscular and lean but not bulky
RANDOMS
Number of Regrets in the Past: got a list but learned from all of them
What country do you want to Visit: Russia, China, Italy, Australia, and anywhere else that I can
How do you want to Die: peacefully
Been to the Mall Lately: nope
Do you like Thunderstorms: love em
Get along with your Parents: yes
Health Freak: not a freak but I take care of myself
Do you think your Attractive: I hope somebody does
Believe in Yourself: yeppers
Want to go to College: been there, got the diploma, might go back... certainally wouldn't hurt
Do you Smoke: no way, can't stand the smell and I prefer to breath without struggling
Do you Drink: not anymore, it's too much fun watching everyone else do stupid stuff rather than doing it myself
Shower Daily: of course
Been in Love: oh yeah.. who hasn't? And isn't love great ?
Do you Sing: in the car by myself, damn I'm good !!!
Want to get Married: maybe someday NO rush
Do you want Children: got em
Have your future kids names planned out: theyre already named
Age you wanna lose your Virginity: that was a few years ago, can I get it back????
Hate anyone: no, hate doesn't accomplish anything

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Your Aura is Red
You have a high level of emotion. This can mean passion, but it can also mean rage.
Usually, you don't take these emotions out on others. You just use them as motivation - and it works!

The purpose of your life: embracing all the wonders of the life, lots of travels, and tons of adventures

Famous reds include: Madonna, Marilyn Monroe, Jennifer Lopez

Careers for you to try: Dancer, Boxer, Surgeon What Color Is Your Aura?

I'd like to meet:

I would like to meet new friends, we can never have too many. I like to be around positive & honest people. I have friends that are extremely wealthy and friends that are dirt poor... what makes them my friends is whats inside their hearts. As far as relationships are concerned: friendship, trust, and honesty are the foundations of something that will last. I am picky and I refuse to settle. I want someone who will love me for ME, not for who I'm not or what they think I should be. With me, what you see is what you get, I don't pretend to be someone I'm not. I accept people for who they are, that goes for in a relationship as well as my friends. Accepting differences is one thing that makes life interesting. I feel totally comfortable in the barn with the horses... mucking out stalls, smelling those wonderful aromas that only come from a horse (no not poop) but I can fit into any situation and actually enjoy pulling out those sexy evening dresses or dressing to the nines just for fun. I think that the strongest relationships may be those built on friendship over time. Yes, we're all looking, but do we really know what we are searching for? And isn't unconditional love what we all deserve and desire?

Your Ideal Pet is a Big Dog
You're both energetic, affectionate, and a bit goofy.
And neither of you seem to mind very slobbery kisses! What's Your Ideal Pet? ..

Music:


Classic rock, country, blues, just about anything but NO hardcore rap.... Aerosmith, Nickelback, Alison Krauss, Dixie Chicks, Buckcherry, Bob Wills, Fleetwood Mac, Boston, Eagles, Guns N Roses, Steely Dan, George Strait, Elton John, Doobie Brothers...to name just a few. I like a variety and it depends on my mood.Thank you Ela for this wonderful video and for the dedication.... I love you !!!!

Movies:

I like fun and happy movies. Don't do the blood and hack em up ones very well.

Television:

Don't seem to watch too much tv anymore, but I like...Discovery Health, HGTV, House, Pinks, Mythbusters, CSI... but only the original, Family Guy HAS to be one of the best shows on right now and of course The Simpson's..... Marge is my hero.... LOL, still like old cartoons that I grew up watching, and sometimes the news as long as it's not too depressing... the weather is the best part of the news I think !!!!
You've Experienced 88% of Life
You have an amazing amount of life experience. In fact, you've seen and done more than most people.
So congratulate yourself on what you've done so far. The future is only going to be more of the same! How Much Life Experience Do You Have?

Books:

OK, so I didn't get to read by the fire this last winter.... still find myself reading anything nursing related but I love Rosamund Pilcher books.
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Heroes:

My parents who love me even though they don't understand me most of the time, my birth mother for having the guts to give me up for adoption, people who stand up for what they believe in, those who are willing to give their lives so that others may be free.
You Are Blonde Highlights
Men see you as flexible and versatile - you fit in to every situation
You've got the inner glow of a blonde, the intensity of a redhead...
And the wisdom of a brunette. How Blonde Are You?
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You Are a Prophet Soul
You are a gentle soul, with good intentions toward everyone.
Selfless and kind, you have great faith in people.
Sometimes this faith can lead to disappoinment in the long run.
No matter what, you deal with everything in a calm and balanced way.
You are a good interpreter, very sensitive, intuitive, caring, and gentle.
Concerned about the world, you are good at predicting people's feelings.
A seeker of wisdom, you are a life long learner looking for purpose and meaning.
You are a great thinker and communicator, but not necessarily a doer.
Souls you are most compatible with: Bright Star Soul and Dreaming Soul What Kind of Soul Are You?
You Are A Fig Tree
You are very independent and strong minded.
A hard worker when you want to be, you play hard too.
You are honest and loyal. You hate contradiction or arguments.
You love life, and you live for your friends, children, and animals.
A great sense of humor, artistic talent, and intelligence are all gifts you possess. What's Your Celtic Horoscope?

My Blog

Treasures of the fridge!!!!!

WOW....... after tackling the deep freeze and the fridge I have made a resolution: I will NEVER buy meat in bulk at Sam's Club again, even if it IS reduced for quick sale and it's 2/3 off the regular ...
Posted by It's me, Melissa on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:39:00 PST

Animals and their importance to us

As I contemplate what the future holds, one thing comes to mind.  My dog Larry Bob Dawg...... he is a part of our family.  Moving to a new house eventually will require us to rent for a few ...
Posted by It's me, Melissa on Sun, 27 Jan 2008 06:48:00 PST

Pulling my head out of my ass

Lately I have felt as if something just wasn't right in my life.  The stress, the burnout feeling.... things not going the way they usually do.  A midlife crisis?  Maybe so....but more ...
Posted by It's me, Melissa on Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:27:00 PST

10 important things to remember in life......

1. Regardless of what we have, we always have something to share. 2. If we don't speak up for what is right, who will? 3. We can never let the strong abuse the weak. 4. When we need the power, we h...
Posted by It's me, Melissa on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:40:00 PST

Drunk bar bitches

Now I realize  that most of us have at one time or another been drunk and made fools of ourselves.  I can even make up for those of you who haven't BUT...... for pete's sake, if you're drunk...
Posted by It's me, Melissa on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:47:00 PST

Reflections of ’07

2007 was a good year I have to say.  There were times when I didn't think so but as always, things have a way of working out.  After a failed relationship early on in the year, I picked...
Posted by It's me, Melissa on Wed, 02 Jan 2008 10:18:00 PST

Just when you think you’ve lost faith in the world.....

Yesterday wasn't the best day... or so I thought earlier in the day.  Challanges, disappointments, feeling sorry for myself, feeling unloved, lonely, yadda yadda, the list goes on..... it seemed ...
Posted by It's me, Melissa on Sun, 02 Sep 2007 10:41:00 PST

life....my thoughts today

I was thinking today about life in general.... quality of life, and whats really important.... being happy.  As the saying goes: he who dies with the most toys is still dead.  So why is...
Posted by It's me, Melissa on Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:40:00 PST

Love... What the Journey is all about

I did an admission this evening to Hospice for a man who was diagnosed yesterday with cancer.  This wonderful man, in his late 80's, was given 6 weeks to live.  As I sat with him and his fam...
Posted by It's me, Melissa on Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:21:00 PST

Another part of my journey

The following story really hit home for me.  I'm so amazed at how much kids know and see.  I wish that we, as adults, could still see thru the veil, but it's not to be.  The longer I am...
Posted by It's me, Melissa on Tue, 20 Mar 2007 10:06:00 PST