Earthquake and a Cannon Ball

Here in my little corner of the world, I was able to feel a little tremor at my desk.  It was about 130ish in the afternoon and I was busy finishing some paperwork for one of my customers thought it very odd for my desk to feel like it was moving.  I kinda wondered to myself if it could be a small earthquake as the region I live in is on a fault line.  Sure enough, it was an earthquake, I think its amazing how I could feel it here in South Carolina and the epicenter of the quake was in the D.C. region.  Very happy that so far their are no reports of anyone getting hurt.

Tonight, I went to Downtown Charleston after work to go to the library and across the street the police had a whole block taped off.  The local media was out with their television crew and the local paper taking pictures.  Sure piqued my interest, but couldn't find anything out until the 11 o'clock news.  At a building site, a Civil War era Cannon Ball was found.  The local bomb squad was called out and the Cannon ball will be turned over to the US Air Force to detonate at some unspecified location.  Its definitely been an interesting day here in the Lowcountry.     

The Mailbox

Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved going to the mailbox.  Now, I certainly do not look forward to receiving the bills, junk mail and more junk mail. However I do enjoy on those occasions when I get a little package from a friend, an order from Amazon.com or even a handwritten letter.

I think handwritten letters are the best! It shows your loved one or friend took the time out of their busy schedule just write you a note and you can savor it for all time.  I still have old letters from friends and family, one of my favorite keepsakes.

One thing that is special is my last birthday card that my Dutch Grandmother sent me when I was 14 years old.  I like it for the fact it reminds me of her and has her signature on it.

I had a picture to share but Blogger is not cooperating tonight. LOL!

Three Rays of Sunshine

     For the past year or so, I have had three rays of sunshine in my life. 

I was able to see them just about every week.

Such a silly girl!

The shy one!

Funny Girl!

This little band of sisters has stolen my heart!

The sad thing is they are moving.

Over a thousand miles away.

They will be closer to extended family

and other reasons that overall are good for their family.

But I am still sad.

Its been lots of fun playing with them and loving them.

I can definitely say that they have made me smile and laugh a lot!

So will have to depend on e-mail and Skype

to stay in touch and hopefully

go and visit someday!

The thing is kids grow-up soo fast!!!

So, goodbye for now to my three little rays of sunshine.

Captain Jack Sparrow???

I was hanging out in the Historic part of Palmettoville and what do you

know?

There went Captain Jack Sparrow and his Best Pirate Girlfriend

and I got my picture taken with them.

Made my weekend!

things that made me smile today =)

I went by my local grocery store this evening after work and something bright pink caught my eye...

so I had to buy them.

They have brightened my day & I hope they brighten yours too!

Then I checked my mailbox and received a letter

from my Compassion sponsored child.  She calls me Aunt.

I hope to meet her face to face some day.



25 random things about me

1) If there is a pothole, I will more than likely hit it. LOL!
2) I dislike doing house work.
3) I don't mind doing laundry, just don't like to fold it.
4) I am an only child.
5) SHH!!! Don't tell anyone but I snore.
6) I love kids!
7) The Smurfs were my favorite cartoon growing up.
8) Purple is my favorite color.
9) I have been on three cruises.
10) I have milked a cow.
11) I love stickers.
12) Laura Frantz is one of my favorite authors.
13) My love for Historical fiction started at an early age.
14) In high school I hated English. Now I would much rather write an English paper than do Math.
15) I used to collect old photographs.
16) I collect sayings.
17) I hope to be a really Awesome Mom someday.
18) Facebook is an addiction. =)
19) I miss a good glass of sweet tea when I am not in the South.
20) I hope to visit my friend Palla in India someday.
21) Romantic comedy movies are my favorite.
22) Laura Ingalls Wilder was one of my childhood heroes.
23) I like to scrapbook.
24) Someday I hope to move to Colorado.
25) I am thankful for my home and for good friends.

Weightloss Wednesday

   Well I have started counting calories myfitnesspal.com - my cousin started counting calories on there and is already losing weight! So good for him.  I gave him permission to fuss at me when I get lazy and don't count my calories, actually he is very encouraging so we are going to encourage each other in the Battle of the Bulge. LOL! 

   The gym at work is about to open so I will be getting myself onto the treadmill and elliptical here soon.  If you have never been on an elliptical machine before, it will kick your butt. 

   Goodnight!