Iboni

There is a very famous book entitled, "When I'm an Old Woman, I Shall Wear Purple." My version: "When I'm an old woman, I'll be a snarky crotchety old bird - just like my grandma!" Getting ready to go out to force her to accept help with her errands. Here's hoping for a great Monday!

Starting this Monday remember this: If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place! Go get what you want!

My grandmother is one of my greatest role models in life. The woman is 87, and in the last two years, has had both her knees replaced, a massive great attack that resulted in a triple bypass, and she fell and broke her hip, and had that replaced. I was there to drive her home from rehab when she bluntly refused a walker, and would only take a cane. I was also there when she tossed the cane into the bushes as we left the rehab center, saying she didn't need that silly thing. I can only hope, when I'm nearly ninety, I can say I have that kind of spunk and spirit. Let her be a role model for all of us. Have a great day!

Well you made it to another Sunday so here is a thought: Sometimes we expect more from others because we would be willing to do that much for them.

I was out doing Christmas shopping yesterday, braving the department store insanity. As usual, people thought I was a bit nuts. Not because of my corset; but because I broke into hysterics when a version of christmas song, "Santa Baby," came on - the version sung by a guy. This yanked me back to high school chorus, where the WOMEN'S show choir was performing that song. That didn't stop one of my male friends from running onstage during the performance, wearing that "sexy santa" women's lengerie (red silk, write fur...NOT THE UNIFORM OF THE CHOIR), garters, heels and all, prancing around and singing the song. He got in serious trouble, but I still laugh about it today! Have a laugh today!

On this Saturday remember: Character is what God and the angels know of us; reputation is what men and women think of us!

It's Friday so: When somebody tells you nothing is impossible, ask them to dribble a football. Have a great weekend and smile!

How to tell when your neat and tidy nature has turned to OCD. And, when your OCD has turned into absolute insanity. When having an employer/teacher/mentor to your house for the first time, a neat freak will do the serious cleaning the night before, buy a coffee cake, and beverage, and do touch ups in the morning. An OCD neat freak wakes up early the morning of the visits, and cleans everything again. And an INSANE neat freak wakes up at 5:00 a.m, vaccuums again, carpet cleans, showers, vaccuums again, spot cleans the carpet, dries with a hair dryer, vaccuums one more time, because you're certain you still see cat fur. And then showers again, because you got sweaty again. Repeat madness with every other household chore. I inherited mine from my beloved grandma. Thanks, grandma! The punch line: it was my new sensei coming over. And, after my 8+ hours of combined insane cleaning of a house that was already clean to start, came in, looked around, and said, "Wow...you have a really nice house. But it scares the SH*T out of me!"Haha; have a great day. Votes are in!

A thought for your Thursday: Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens!

Feline Physics 101: Your seven pound cat, being neither solid, liquid, nor gas, can and will expand to occupy all but a six by six inch square of your queen sized bed. Feline Behaviors 101: The aforementioned cat, regarding you only as "food dispenser," really does expect you to sleep on the floor. Have a great Wednesday! Your votes are in!

Wednesday's thought for the day: Don't make someone a priority, who only makes you an option!!!

Yesterday, I accidentally infuriated an obsessed Twilight fangirl. I told her, "I didn't hate Twilight, but I would have liked it a lot more if, "the greatest love story EVER," wasn't literally built on the sole foundation of, "you LITERALLY smell good enough to eat." I thought she was going to take a swing at me...but I stand by my totally valid point. Just a random thought for the day. Have a great day! Votes are in!

Tuesday Life Lesson #1: No one is in charge of your happiness except you!

Since I've been blest enough to have such great friends, you've all been voting for me to host a couple of fashion shows. Here's a fashion tip that only applies to about five people in the country: If you know you have things to do in the morning, but will then be home to do some work before leaving again, it pays to remember: Those hair clips with the dangling chains and feathers are adorable to go out in. But, knowing in advance that you're coming home to a kitten that turns into a psychotic, feral monster when encountering feathers...make sure you take the clips out! Crazy kitten + feathers near your exposed neck = OUCH! Thanks for the add, and have a great day - your votes are in!

A thought for this Monday: Never let anything or anyone stand in your way to be who you are!!! Your vote is in.

It's Sunday, the 1st day of the rest of your life! Get excited!!! Your vote is in.

If everyday was Sat. this world would almost be perfect! Your vote is in.

Friday is finally here and with it comes your weekend and sleep! Your vote is in.

You are going to be a star Iboni, I can feel it!

Saying Hi and checking on you this Thursday. Be safe! Your vote is in.