Clementhyme's Ink

24 Hour Black Out = Unusual Contemplation

Regarding last week.... well... Humf!  I don't remember much of it at all.   I guess I would rate it as a Category 5 Hurricane. 

Why? (you ask)

Are you sure, you really care to know? (I respond)

Yea, why not? (you reply, thinking its a juicy story)

Ok...(I say, knowing your not interested but for only some non-existent juicy story)

Business-wise last week kept me on my toes.  I think I worked every night except Wednesday.  Working nights is very unusual for me...however I think my drive to succeed, desire to keep my job, willingness to mentor, and my general compassion for others... lead me to push myself to levels I've not worked since I was a new hire (5 years ago). 

I have so many new and fabulous upcoming Leaders that are depending on me to teach, mentor and give them an example to follow.... that its overwhelming at times.  While I recognize the compliment and accept the challenge, that does not take any of the stress away at times.

Each lady has a chance to pocket $2000 in the next 2 months and I recognize how important earning that money will be for them:  Motivationally, Inspirationally, and all the other positive 'ly descriptives you can think up.

My calender was booked to the hilt.. at times overbooked.  The bookings where all over the board.. in both of my states, using both time zones and I think my mind was as scatterbrained as the bookings where.  I can't remember how many bookings I had nor can I remember how many classes I taught.  I guess I could pull out my planner and count them, but the number may scare me..lol.

I ran out of supplies to work with early on, in the week.  I absolutely had NOTHING to use.  Poor planning or was it an unusual blurp of business?  - Both!  I begged, borrowed and purchased supplies from some of my Seniority Leaders.  (thank god for good partnerships!)

My phone mailbox filled up 2-3 times a day, because when I'm with someone I do not answer any calls except those from my son.  I'm still catching up on missed calls.  Oh and let me add that some bratty women like calling me 20 times in a row and leaving a message each time, now this angers me and their call is put off until the last one.  Uggggggg.

On Tuesday my ex-boyfriend (James) called and said the movers would arrive on Thursday with all my things that had not been brought thus far.  This was a panic attack all on its own.  I was unprepared.  I had not secured a storage unit.   I went on about my day, having not a single moment to work on finding a place to store my belongings.  I went to my 6pm class then at 8:30 I was supposed to play tennis and walk the park with a friend.  I couldn't reach him, which angered me (I needed the physical stress relief from exercise).

Wednesday I had to take off and go to Oneonta to inspect the packing and pick up some odd, breakables and such.  I also had to get some specific Marketing Signage for a Leader to use at an upcoming presentation.  I was supposed to pick up a friend to go with me, however he 'overslept' and wasn't answering my calls at 930am.  This really ticked me off, cause it was same friend as night before!  Upon my return was the Tornado and Flash Flood Warnings.  I had to cancel a 90 Day Business Review because I was so behind schedule.  I'm thankful she was and still is understanding.  When I finally made it home at 7pm, it was dark and poring down rain, so much so that I could not unpack my car.  I had to borrow my Mom's truck to go and pick-up my son and his study partner from the Columbus Library at 9pm.  I had to drive 15 mph at times.  Finally we returned at 9:45. (oops I had forgotten my medicine that morning, rushing to Oneonta)

I then had to gather up dinner, deal with the dogs, and other assorted household chores.  I wanted to work on my 2009 end of quarter business plan to take to the 2008 Annual Review that was scheduled for 9am the next morning.  However I had a friend call and side-rail me (I welcomed it) until way into the morning - chatting on the phone. 

Thursday morning at 6:30 I awoke, feeling dead to the world.  I got up and started scooting my feet around the hardwood floors.  7am rolled around and my son was freaking out because the bus had not ran yet.  UGGGGGGG.. now I had to Get Ready, Plan my end of Quarter Business for my boss, Deal with the dogs, Unload my car, check emails, take my medicine, and NOW I had to take my son to school - all before 8:30am.  And if you know me at all (even just a little) you know I am NOT a morning person!

Now on top of this obvious stress from the morning... add the fact that my 2008 year sucked!  It sucked 50% because of the economy and 50% because of my personal life being my focus.  I knew what was to come and I dreaded it - every moment of my days for the previous week and up to the moment I saw him come across the room that morning.  Once he (my boss) was within sight I saw a twinkle in his eye (and he later told me he saw the same in my eye)  we hugged and eagerly walked to the Starbucks.  Cafe Mocha in hand I joined him at the tall wooden bistro table in the historical downtown Marriott lobby.  At once I was put to ease by his demeanor, his warm smile and the honest look in his eyes.  I walked away from my failing (yes FAILING all caps) review feeling better than I had in 2 years!  He had managed to overcome all disappointment in me (that I felt he should have felt) and spoke to me in caring, loving, mentoring terms.  He boosted me up and made me remember the old (REAL) Cyndi and how much I admired working for the wonderful man and company.  (I had not remembered to take my medicine Thursday)

Thursday afternoon I finally secured 2 Storage Units, while the movers where in route from Oneonta.  I also contacted Logan to be at the Units in my place and oversee the unload.  Then I was on my way to do several trainings in Auburn.  After Auburn Logan and I chatted-they were all still at the Units unloading so I dropped by to say hello and thank you to everyone involved.  Shocker to find that that movers where actually the husbands of my ex-boyfriends Office Staff.  I was relieved, cause they are such nice and trustworthy men.  They knew my background story and felt compassion for me.  That validated my feelings about the whole ordeal (I secretly smiled).  After leaving I called an old friend, we meet up for a couple drinks and unwound until 1:30am.  On my way home another friend called from New York, needing to chat... so I sat in my car outside my home until 3:45 chatting on the phone.

Friday morning at 7:30am I awoke to my Bailey Boy not feeling well.  I checked him out and could not seem to find the problem.  He was shaking all over, felt hot, was panting and had pp'd in the house (which is HIGHLY unusual).  At once I got ready to take him to the Vets office.  I had to cancel my rescheduled 90 Day Business Review (again) while waiting on him at the Vets office.  At 12 I had to leave drive all the way to LaGrange for a unavoidable Personal matter.  I arrived back at the vet at 5:15 to pick up Bailey Boy.  He had a Urinary Track Infection and I had a $250 vet bill.  UGGGGGGGG.

I then drove us over to Columbus to drop off some supplies with a Leader.  After leaving, I went home to drop everyone off before I went to Notasulga, Lochapoka and Auburn for some additional drop offs.  I made a HORRIBLE mistake of sitting down.  I fell asleep.  My shoes, jeans, hoodie jacket and all! My sleep was so deep I felt like I had lost control of my body, I felt drugged and intoxicated.  My son said I yelled, screamed and talked in my sleep.  I had about 3 very odd dreams, all of which I remember in detail.  All where violent and brutal.  I woke at different times, not knowing where I was and if they had been dreams or life.  I vaguely remember answering text messages during my 'sleep' period. I also awoke at times, wet with sweat.  I never got up.  I begged my son to bring my medicine and Advil.  He was entirely too lazy to look for my medicine, however I did manage to get some Advil from him. (3rd day without medicine, I'm sure I was in heavy withdrawals)

 24 hours later I woke up only to feel like a Semi-Truck had ran over me.  More Advil and some Wild Mushroom Risotto I ventured out to the car and found my medicine.  Down the hatch and back to bed for me, after reading numerous text messages from friends and one text where I had missed an appointment Saturday for work and a voicemail from my personal trainer saying I had missed my session.... at that point in my day I didn't care.. I felt that bad!

Four hours later I woke up feeling semi-human.  I downed some more medicine to fill up my reserves (this type its needed to have in reserves, this was not an overdose).  I drank a Super Secret Red Crack Energy Drink and got all jittery... I should not have drank that drink!  I worked on packing up some junk and removing garbage and semi-cleaning the kitchen and scrubbed the Water Closet.  Watched TV with my son and back to bed for me!  (turning invites from friends down, only to sleep)

Sunday morning I awoke feeling so much better!  I was scheduled to go back to Oneonta, however I really felt I needed to stay home and recover one more day from whatever that funk was I had caught.  I put the new Refridge in place, Packed up all remaining stuff, arranged the boxes, rolled up a rug to take to the carpet cleaners, showered, swept the hardwood floors and did a little laundry.  I also watched a NCIS marathon with my son.

So now that you've read (maybe) all this garbage.... the title of my piece does not seem to fit does it?

Well it does because I'm internally analyzing my dreams and reasoning for my 24hr black out spell.

I'm saddened to know that one of my black out texts I sent - angered or disappointed a long time friend in Nashville.  I think my message was misunderstood.  I've been trying desperately to undo what I did in my intoxicated sleep status.

Ok.. see I promised its not as juicy as you thought it would be... after I analyze my dreams a little more I'll post my thoughts!

Chow Darlings,

Miss Diagnosed

Bodies The Exhibition in Atlanta

   

Here is the Official Website:  Bodies Exhibition

To watch the Art Videos click here.

The Show is in Atlanta until March 1, 2009 and I plan to go along with my son.

Adult Tickets are $24 and Kids are $16.  They do give Senior and Military discounts.

To Buy Tickets:

Atlantic Station
265 18th Street
Second Floor
Atlanta GA 30363

 

We are honored to have this exhibit in our local Atlanta Museum.

The Other Shows will be in the following cities:

• San Juan, Puerto Rico

• Indianopolis, Indiana

• Copenhagan, Denmark

• Las Vegas, Nevada

• Honolulu, Hawaii

• Budapest, Hungry

• Vienna, Austria

• New York, New York

• Panama City, Panama

• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

• Budapest, Hungry

• Vienna, Austria

Clementhyme's Chorizo Chili Recipe.....

 

Ingredients:

• 1lb or 1 Tube Pork Chorizo (found in Latino section of grocer near the Queso Cheese Cooler)

• 1lb Ground Beef Chuck

• 1 large Yellow Onion

• 1 large White Onion

• 2 cans Red Kidney Beans

• 1 can Cannellini Beans (aka: White Kidney Beans)

• 1 can Black Beans

• 3 cans of Diced Tomatoes

• I small can Tomato Sauce

• 1 TBSP 'Better than Bouillon' Brand Beef Flavor

• 2 Packages of Chili Seasoning Mix

Note from Clementhyme:

Lets not get all anal about the ingredients.  If you don't have 1 of each onion.. then add 2 of what you do have!  If you don't like black beans then substitute a bean that you do like. (I substitute Navy beans for the Cannellini's alot)  Just make sure that there are 4 cans of beans and at least 3 different types (makes it more interesting)  If you can't find Chorizo... ASK someone...try another Grocer.. its VERY Common...I find it everywhere. (PS and its cheap!)  I do stand my ground when it comes to Bouillon's.  Wylers is GARBAGE and not fit for slugs to eat.  The 'Better than Bouillon' Brand is the best on the market.  Its found next to the Wylers and is in a round tub.  It has full directions on how to use it.  If I'm serving this chili to guests I prefer to make it a day ahead of time so the flavors can mingle and marry.  It tastes better that way!

Optional Toppings I suggest:

• Big Cheese Its

• Doritos

• Shredded Cheddar Cheese

• Sour Cream

• Saltines

Optional Side I suggest:

• Peanut Butter & Honey Sammy's

• Celery & Carrot Sticks

First thing you do is add the Chorizo, Ground Chuck and Onion to your Large Dutch Oven.  (Dutch Oven is fancy smancy talk for big ol' chili pot).  Brown the meat and onions. 

Next stir in the tbsp of Bouillon and 2 pkgs of Chili Seasoning.  Stir together really well.

Add the small can of tomato Sauce and stir.  Then add the 3 cans of diced tomatoes one can at a time stirring each can into the mix.  Doing it this way keeps the temperature of the chili at a more stable warm temp.

Add the 4 remaining cans of beans.. one can at a time, stirring each one into the mix before adding the next can.

Bring to a low simmer and let simmer on low for about 10 minutes (until it reaches the temperature you like to eat your chili at)

 

Serves 4-6 Depending on bowl size.

Microsoft says next Office suite will go on the Web

Microsoft says next Office suite will go on the Web

 

Oct 28,2008

By Daisuke Wakabayashi

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The next upgrade of Office business software from Microsoft Corp will include a version that edits word processing documents and spreadsheets inside a Web browser, the software maker said on Tuesday.

The online version of Office, which includes the Word and Excel programs, aims to prevent competitors such as Google Inc from pecking away at Microsoft's dominance in software used by office workers and expand the market for one of its most profitable products.

Microsoft would not comment on when it plans to release the next version of Office, dubbed "Office 14," but in the past it has shipped an upgrade every two to three years. It introduced the current Office suite of programs in January 2007.

The company said Office Web applications will offer lightweight, online versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint presentation software and the OneNote collaboration program. Office files can be managed and edited on a normal desktop computer, a Web browser or a mobile phone.

Microsoft, the world's largest software maker, has seen a wave of competitors from Web start-ups to Google offering word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software over the Internet for free with advertising or a monthly subscription.

"Nobody, none of our competitors, will do as good of a job on the phone, the browser or the PC," said Chris Capossela, a senior vice president at Microsoft's Office business.

The company announced the news at the Professional Developer's Conference, Microsoft's annual gathering of engineers to detail the company's future plans.

Microsoft has mostly resisted the push to make its Office suite available online, choosing to sell licenses to run the applications locally on a single computer. It allows users to share files through Office Live, which is free with advertising or available with more functions for a monthly subscription.

Google Apps, a free suite of Web services aimed at business users, includes calendar, collaboration, e-mail and messaging software, as well as online spreadsheets and word processing.

Microsoft's announcement did not surprise David Girouard, president of Google's enterprise division, who saw the move as an endorsement of its business model for running programs in its powerful data centers and delivering those applications as services over the Web.

"It's an acknowledgment of all the progress we've made with Google Apps in the last 18 months," said Girouard, noting that Google has 10 million business users running Google Apps.

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Microsoft said the new Office Web applications will be available for consumers on Office Live, although it did not disclose whether it would be paid for by advertising or subscriptions.

For large corporate customers, they can either pay for a license to run those applications online using their own computer servers, or run those programs in Microsoft's data centers for a monthly fee.

Microsoft said users will be able to view Word documents or Excel spreadsheets in the same way regardless of whether they are using a Web browser or on a standard desktop. The online Office version also has a similar look and feel to the desktop applications, albeit with less functions.

The new Office Web applications will work on Internet Explorer, Mozilla's Firefox and Apple Inc's Safari browsers. They will be available for a technical preview sometime this year, according to Microsoft.

Capossela sees the applications expanding the base of Office users, notably employees who do not work on a computer sitting on a desk -- nurses, truck drivers or factory workers -- but require some business software accessible over the Web.

It also offers, Capossela notes, the opportunity to make money in the form of advertising or subscriptions for a software product that is heavily pirated.

"We have a huge number of users. Very few pay us. There is a huge opportunity for us in this space because we can get revenue from people we are not getting anything from," said Capossela, who did not elaborate on the effect the new service would have on Office's profit margins.

In the September quarter, Microsoft's Office business division was the biggest revenue and profit driver, outgaining even its bread-and-butter Windows unit.

In the previous fiscal year, the Office unit generated $18.9 billion in revenue and $12.4 billion in profit.

(Editing by Derek Caney and Andre Grenon)

Microsoft says Office unfazed by Google threat

Nov 23, 2008

By Daisuke Wakabayashi

SEATTLE (Reuters) - One of the two new heads of Microsoft Corp.'s Office software team downplayed the threat from Google Inc.'s  Web-based word processing and spreadsheet applications, saying they are unlikely to appeal to corporate customers.

Antoine Leblond, who became co-leader of the Office group in June, said Google was the latest in a long line of challengers to the Office software suite, which includes Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, Outlook e-mail and PowerPoint presentations.

"The simple argument that 'this is good enough for 90 percent of what we do' has fallen on its face over and over and over again," Leblond told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday. "When it comes to mission critical things and key pieces of how people run their businesses, the threshold is higher."

Leblond and Kurt DelBene took over the Office group after Steven Sinofsky left to head up the Windows team. Leblond oversees what he calls "old school" applications like Word, Excel and PowerPoint, while DelBene oversees the new SharePoint Web collaboration software and other server-based programs.

Microsoft will release the long-awaited Office upgrade to business customers next week along with its new Windows Vista operating system, which has been more than five years in the making. These products are the core of a broad product upgrade cycle aimed at restoring the software giant's growth.

Microsoft believes new Web services will work in tandem with PC-installed software, a vision that differs from that of "software as a service" advocates, such as Salesforce.com and Google, who expect services delivered over the Web to eventually replace software that resides on local PCs.

It's a bet with big stakes, considering Office accounts for nearly a third of Microsoft's total revenue and half its profits, and particularly since the company has been unable to replicate its desktop success on the Internet.

Already the clear leader in Web search, Google has in recent months pushed out new applications to rival individual Office programs, including e-mail for organizations, employee Web pages, scheduling, spreadsheets and word processing.

Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt has dismissed the notion that it is competing with Office, saying his company is focused on simple applications with an emphasis on sharing that are aimed at consumers and small business users.

"Free software has an appealing ring to it, but free software has been around for a while now and it turns out free doesn't trump the software doing what people need it to do," said Leblond, a 17-year veteran of the Office team.

Microsoft's new Office Live is an example of its "software plus services" approach. It lets small businesses set up Web sites, company-branded e-mail and Web applications to allow project management and collaboration. It works with Office but the programs are largely different from those familiar to desktop PC users.

The latest upgrade, Office 2007, will be available to consumers in January, but Leblond said don't necessarily expect a huge spike in demand, as adoption patterns have changed.

"We went from the world of 15 years ago where we would release the software and people would be sleeping outside the stores to go buy the boxes the next day to a much more regular rhythm," said Leblond, adding that customers now base purchases more on multi-year technology cycles.

Pear, Pistachio and Ginger Blondies

Ingredients

Makes about 1 dozen

• 9 tablespoons (1 1/8 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan
• 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup coarsely chopped dried pears (4 ounces)
• 3/4 cup shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped (3 1/4 ounces)
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped candied ginger (1 1/4 ounces)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter a 9-inch springform pan or a round cake pan. Line with parchment paper, allowing 2 inches to hang over sides. Butter parchment; set aside.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Put butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla; mix until combined. Reduce speed to low; mix in flour mixture until combined. Mix in pears, pistachios, and candied ginger.
3. Pour batter into prepared pan; smooth top. Bake, rotating pan halfway through, until a cake tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack 15 minutes. Lift blondie out of pan; transfer to a wire rack. Let cool completely; cut into wedges. Blondies can be stored between layers of parchment in airtight containers at room temperature up to 3 days.

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Alpha Inventions will bring Bloggers more Readers

I was watching my counter and visitor map this evening and all of a sudden it started going CRAZY.. MAN... CRAZY (remember Baloo the Bear from Jungle Book?)  Well anyway I followed up on the Traffic Speedway of Blog Readers and I found the reason... a website called Alpha Inventions had featured my Blog on their site.  I suggest you check them out if you are a fellow blogger.  I also went to Mr. Alpha Inventions personal blog and found this interesting Video....

Thank you Mr. Alpha Inventions! - Ms. Diagnosed

Need Help w/ Organizing, Planning and Following Up on Your New Year Resolutions?

Does this Quote ring true?:

"When we are surrounded by clutter, we allow stuff to suck the life right out of us" ~ FlyLady

I thought it just might (as well as the title of this blog ringing true)!  And of course I (Ms. Diagnosed)has just the Blog to solve your dilemma!

I know often times I have so much on my mind I'd really like for someone to just tell me what to do!  So a couple years ago I started a log of Housework and Shopping.. then from that I created a System that I put into a notebook and I worked my system and the system WORKED!  My whole house was cleaned from top to bottom EVERY Month and I never felt like a house keeper!  The success of my cleaning system spurred me to search for other 'Tell Me What To Do' Systems or Lists... I wanted to see what other people do.. so I read alot of books and surfed the Internet... The Fly Lady is awesome!  You must check her system out - Just DON'T sign up for those darn emails on her Yahoo Group... just too many of them!  But our Queen of Analness.... Ms. Martha has so many lists to choose from on her website... we simply cannot pass up the usefulness of these sweet babies!

I hope you find these as juicy and interesting as I do... PS if you know any other Super Cool sights that have lists like this please leave me the website in a comment! (Its like Porn to us OCD folk.. LOL)

All About New Years Superstitions

MSL Resolutions Planner

Your Cats Resolution List

MSL Cocktail Party Planner

MSL Fondue Party Planner

Clementhyme's Personal OCD: Cleaning & Organizational List

MSL Spring Cleaning Guide

Clementhyme's Personal Household Inventory & Shopping System

MSL Spring Garden Planner

MSL Valentines Day Date Planner

MSL Wardrobe Care 101 Guide

MSL Weekend Getaway / Road trip Planner

MSL Birthday Checklist Guide

Visit the Martha Stewart Living Website and Choose from 28 printable planners and checklists to help you organize everything from birthdays to cleaning.

Twitter Application: Twitterberry for your Blackberry

I have finally found a downloadable Twitter application for my Blackberry!!!

I'm still in the Download & Test Phase... so I can't give you any advice or opiniion yet....

If your interested... visit this link:  Twitterberry.

UPDATE:  Its friggin AWESOME!!!!

Microsoft's new Windows Live: will it be better than Google's Bundle Pack?

Microsoft's new Windows Live aims to be hub for Web

Thursday, Nov 13, 2008 8:48AM UTC

By Daisuke Wakabayashi

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday its next release of Windows Live online services will integrate e-mail, instant messaging, photos and Web applications from other companies into a single platform.

Microsoft aims to position Windows Live with its widely-used e-mail and messaging services as the hub for a growing number of Internet applications and incorporate new features similar to those found on popular social networks.

The strategy puts Microsoft into competition with social networking sites Facebook and News Corp's MySpace, which started to open their fast-growing websites to outside software developers last year.

The new Windows Live service plans to feature a main profile page that updates users to their friends' activities within Windows Live and on more than 50 outside Web services including Yahoo Inc's Flickr photo site and career-oriented social networking site LinkedIn.

"It's a race to see who will work better and faster with everyone else," said Charlene Li, founder of consulting company Altimeter Group. "It's the recognition that you can't be an island of yourself."

Microsoft said Web users are overrun with accounts at multiple Internet sites, each requiring a password and each with a different set of friends. Its goal is to simplify the Web lives of its users who go to Microsoft's Windows Live e-mail or instant messaging accounts.

The company's Windows Live strategy is also central to its plans to wrestle away online advertising revenue from Google Inc, which has used its dominant search engine to expand into e-mail, online word processing and other businesses that compete directly with Microsoft.

Microsoft plans to roll out the new Windows Live services, which will include a revamped e-mail, calendar and a new photo application, in the United States over the coming weeks and then make it available in 54 countries early next year.

FILL IN THE SEAMS

In this third major release of Microsoft's Windows Live services, Microsoft said it aims to fill in the seams between its different Web services to create a unified experience.

Brian Hall, general manager of Windows Live, pointed to Microsoft's Outlook application, which brought together e-mail, calendar and contacts programs into a single integrated software suite, as a model for how it wanted to tie together a loose network of Web services.

He also noted that the latest Windows Live release is focused on creating a more polished user experience, which, in the past, may have been sacrificed in order to get new programs out quicker.

Other new services include an online movie maker program, a "groups" service that allows a group of users to create a joint calendar, share photos and documents or chat together online. Microsoft also plans to increase the size of its free storage service to 25 gigabytes from 20 GB.

Microsoft boasts more than 460 million Windows Live users and analysts said the goal for the company is to keep that audience in front of the company's websites for as long as possible and to prevent defection to other Web destinations.

"I don't think Microsoft is going to steal a whole lot of eyeballs from Facebook or MySpace," said David Card, research director at Forrester.

Facebook has 120 million active users and many of those rely on its mail and chat applications to communicate with friends instead of traditional e-mail and messaging services offered by Microsoft and Yahoo.

Microsoft and Facebook are pursuing the same strategy, according to analysts, albeit from different sides and areas of strengths. Last year, Microsoft paid $240 million for a 1.6 percent stake in privately-held Facebook.

(Editing by Ian Geoghegan)

its Jerry Time! Party Crasher

I love this series of videos.  I watch them from his website or youtube.

its Jerry Time!

I link to him on my blog at all times (see lower left hand corner)

Nip Tuck is Coming on FX!!!

Nip Tuck is coming Jan 6 @ 10pm EST.  I've watched all the trailers, interviews, clips, teasers, etc and I think they might have nailed it this season!  The past seasons seemed to be degenerating each year and getting more crazy by the show.... the plot lines where suffering.  However I'm pleased to see that the missing writers are back and it seems to be chock full of surprises for us viewers!

Don't forget to set the reminders on your cellphone!!  I am!

Take the time to see all the goodies for yourself ahead of time by visiting this site:

FX: Nip Tuck

   

Mascara, Eyelashs..... Alone on an Island. FDA approves Allergan's drug for longer eyelashes

I once asked my friends what they thought I would choose if I was going to an empty island and could only take 10 items what would they be?  Well, I'll save you the boredom of reading the whole list and tell you that MASCARA topped everyones list.  Why you ask?  Well I'm not a high maintenance woman, however I will not leave the house without my Mascara on.  I am so bad that after I shower at night... I apply my mascara before going to bed!!!!! Crazy yes I know!

So anywhoooooo. ..... As I was surfing Reuters on my Crackberry late late late last night (or was it early this morning????) I came across this article and I am soooo bloomin' excited!  I WILL be trying this out!  I can see the ramifications of this breakthrough rippling into the cosmetic field.  I believe eventually it will be an ingredient in many Mascaras!  (hopeful thinking).

So if you have time to blow.. I'm going to insert the article I read:

 

FDA approves Allergan's drug for longer eyelashes

BOSTON (Reuters) - Allergan Inc, the maker of Botox, said on Friday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved its eyelash-thickening drug Latisse.

Latisse is designed to treat a condition known as hypotrichosis of the eyelashes, which means a person does not have enough eyelashes.

The active ingredient in Latisse is bimatroprost, the same ingredient that is in Allergan's glaucoma treatment Lumigan. Patients taking Lumigan found a side effect of the drug to be eyelash growth, prompting Allergan to study it for the new use.

Latisse is a once-daily prescription treatment that is applied to the base of the upper eyelash with a sterile, single-use-per-eye disposable applicator. Once treatment is stopped, eyelashes will gradually return to where they were prior to treatment.

Allergan said it estimates global peak sales of Latisse solution could top $500 million a year.

Gary Nachman, an analyst at Leerink Swann, said that while approval was expected, "in this cautious environment, every approval through the FDA should be viewed positively."

Latisse is the first prescription product for lengthening eyelashes, making sales forecasting a little difficult.

Larry Biegelsen, an analyst at Wachovia, said he agrees with the company's forecast of more than $500 million. However, "we think the initial uptake will be muted due to the economic situation."

Biegelsen forecasts sales of $30 million in 2009, growing to $310 million in 2012.

Leerink Swann's Nachman said he expects the drug to generate sales of $20 million in 2009, growing to $80 million in 2012.

"We believe the opportunity for Latisse could be much larger, but we still need to do more work on this largely unpioneered market," he said.

Latisse is a structural prostaglandin analog, a lipid compound derived from fatty acids designed to bind to prostaglandin receptors. These receptors are present in hair and are thought to be involved in the development and regrowth of the hair follicle.

Side effects of Latisse can include eye redness, itchy eyes and a darkening of the eyelid skin. Though not reported in clinical studies, Allergan said Latisse may also cause the colored part of the eye to become browner, a condition that might be permanent.

Allergan said it expects to launch the product in the first quarter of 2009.

Allergan's shares rose 1.1 percent to $36.85 on the New York Stock Exchange.

(Reporting by Toni Clarke; Editing by Derek Caney and Gunna Dickson)

Dec 22, 2008

Today was the day Adam and I had set aside to finish up our Christmas shopping. However, luck was not on our side. My expense check didn't arrive on time - so my Christmas fundage didn't arrive. Ugggggg. So instead I treated him to lunch at Moe's then he accompanied me to the Chiropractor's office. Once we got home I had to keep ice all down my neck and spine. while he vegged infront of the TV. Now we're watching Scarey Movie 2 (its horrible but he enjoys it) infront of the fireplace where we built our first fire of the season. We need to finish the laundry and pack for the trip to Missouri.

Self Destruction

ME: Clementhyme is realizing soooo much about herself.... its been 1 year since IT happened. Am I any better for it? who knows? Feelin Gloomy. MR SOUTHERN ACCENT:
ahhh, cheer up! shoot a tequila and chase it with a beer ;) ME:
Lol. I'm in bed already. No beer or tequila in house.
MR SOUTHERN ACCENT: well i will cheer you up then. forget the past move forward with the future. enjoy whats around the corner. and if that doesnt work, chase the som biatch down and whup his ass! ME: You silly thang I couldn't whoop a fly's ass. Lol. I'm just especially in a weird mood because my Destin trip recongured up the memories. It happened 2 days after my return from Destin last year. I'm still trying to find myself the Cyndi that is confident, happy and at peace. I had a lot happen in the last month to make me realize how out of touch with myself, my son and my values I have been. I'm way over analyzing. But if I don't pull myself together and put my big girl panties on - I will self destruct very soon. MR SOUTHERN ACCENT: You'll be fine...and their nice panties (I'm sure)...sorry, couldn't resist. Seriously, no matter what happened in the past, there is always a future. You can't go back, but you can go forward. Your son is still your son and will always be. Take it at each day and you will be fine. ME: Lol. Thx. Yes the past is just where it belongs. How do I regain the ME, and find myself comfortable in my own skin. Confident, Happy and at Peace with myself. That is the current Million Dollar Question.

Thanks for Nature (Thanksgiving 2008)

Thanksgiving 2008 was spent alone all day long.  The weather was perfection and as I was outside enjoying myself I decided to go grab the ol' camera.  Enjoy!

 

  

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

   

 

Bloggers Block....

As I go through my daily routine everyday I think to myself... I need to blog about...X...

Well my blog has been recovered from suspension.... (forgot to pay that annual bill) and now that I have it up and running again.. I can't seem to remember what I wanted to blog about.

I need to cover the following I do know this:

1. My Avon Trip to Dallas
2. My Birthday Weekend
3. Super Secret Energy Drink
4. Upcoming Trip to Baltimore
5. Weekends spent in the Mountain
6. Update my Wish Lists / To-Do Lists on Typepad
7. Link to my new Avon Website
8. Feeling Awesome about my OCD
9. Meeting up with Scott after 16 years (high school friend)
10. How bad I miss owning my own home & gardening
11. Almost entirely back to my old self

Meet James, ya'll

 

Taken August 31, in Troy while visiting his son....

Aug 13, 2008

Dallas

Me & Patrick Dempsey, LOL

Aug 13, 2008

Pippy's Bush Adventure

2008-08-10T22:55:57Z

lunch on the front porch

Typepad's Cool New Application

Typepad is so awesome to offer an application that gives bloggers the capability to blog while on the go! This entry was made using my Blackberry.

Facebook

Ok.. just to let you know.. Facebook has an application on the Blackberry Curve.. so every picture I snap can be loaded immediatly up to my Mobile Photo Album on Facebook.

If you aren't a Facebook member yet... go join.... you can link to it by looking under my pic (over there on the left) see the headline:  Other Ways to Spy on Me... you will note the Facebook link :)

Chow for now!

Clementhyme

I'm Back and I have alot of Catching Up To Do!

Watch out... I might just flood you with postings.... been a bit absent from blogging and have alot to share from the past month and half!

YIPPIE

-Your Sweet Clementhyme

The Coveted Stampington Issue's Arrive!

Wowzers!  Finally my mailbox was charmed with the anticipated arrival of my newest order of Stampington Magazines!

I ordered:

• Artful Blogging Summer 2008 - A visually Inspiring Online Journals Magazine
• Life Images Winter 2008 & Spring 2008 - A collection of Captured Moments & Inspired Journalings

They are better than I ever dreamed them to be!

You too can order them online from :  Stampington & Company

Columbus Lions Football Game & Me? Whoda Thunk?

Yep you read that correct!  I went to a football game... I went on my own free will.  Ok, Ok... so the tickets where given to me as a gift from one of the players.  Thanks Troy, that was very nice of you!  Shhh don't tell anyone.. but I had a great time too! (lol)  They won the game.  So I think I'll ask for  Play Off Tickets.  How fun!

Look at Pippy now.... she is growing so fast!

Plants have Sprung and are doing Great!

2 Weeks Ago I published pics of my potted plants and I promised they would fill in and spread out.. Well about 2 weeks later they have done just that!  Use this Link to See them Then: Potting Up Some Patio Planters

Enjoy these more current pics of the beauties!

Yes... they are missing for a reason

If you are scratching  your head and asking where some links have gone to...... your not crazy ;)

I have removed them.  I think until some things blow over, I'm going to privatize.... a few things for a bit.

I just want to remain respectful and I think pulling a few links from my blog is the best choice right now.

Kewl Beans,

A Very Serious Clementhyme

Updates to Come

I'm back-logged on my posts... So Sorry....

Life has been hectic for me to say the least!

Coming to a Computer Screen Soon:

• Luke's Pub w/ the Girls
• Adam Turns 14
• Vandals Invade My Privace & Damage My PC Home
• Thank You Messages to Lynn & Ms. Vera
• Comfort Zone Findings
• Hip Hip Hooray 'There's Power When We Pray'
• ReBuilding my 366.2008
• 31 Party w/ Jamie orders due June 18
• VBS
• 2 Weeks 'after' plant photos
• Arena Football

"Somethings are true, whether you believe them or not"

Somethings are true; whether you believe them or not.

What is Truth?

I'd love to know what Truth means to you? - Use the Comment Section, Por Favor.

The Imperial Fez in Atlanta, GA

Once upon a 4am Conversation and during the :  Super Power Twins Activate Convention.... The Imperial Fez came up.  Well, it just so happens to be my all time favorite restaurant in Atlanta.. for 2 obvious reasons:  Food and Entertainment!

So I dug up my old video taken on 1.11.2007 from my YouTube site that is long forgotten.

So for my Super Power Twin.. lets Activate.. and eat with some fingers shall we?

Enjoy my goofy video story.

Plan your Work & Work your Plan

So far so good!  My plan to tackle one room at a time is a complete success!

The Storage Units are completely empty.

I tackled the Laundry/Mudd Room this evening, so I moved on to the Kitchen and I'm about 1/2 way through with the Kitchen so far!

Simply Amazing!

After the Kitchen is done, I'm moving on to do the Bathroom, my Bedroom, Living Room and last but not least...... My Office.

Patting myself on the back!

Feel Overwhelmed?

I do.  Since moving into the new house I've been extremely overwhelmed with work, social life, personal issues, pets, etc.  My home isn't even 5% unpacked yet.  It looks like I moved in yesterday.  (Actually that's partially true.. and moving more today)

Since it looks like such a large job... I've been at a stand still.  I've let it overwhelm me.  What do I keep?  What do I yard sale?  What do I store, what do I keep out on display?  Do I keep all my kitchen gadgets and cram them in the cabinets or do I get rid of them?  You see.. this house is much smaller than my other house.  At my other house.. the kitchen was the largest room in the house.... here its the smallest!  Ouch.. and I love kitchens!  This house is so cluttered with boxes.. that even if I found a sofa to purchase right now, I have no place to put it.

I've obviously not been using my noodle.  This morning I woke up and sat down at my desk and looked around.., saying to myself.. 'oh my goodness what a pig sty'.  Then I started saying.. that magazine goes to the bedroom.  Those rags to the kitchen.  Those bills in a drawer.  That pillow on my bed.  Take yard sale items to outside shed.

THEN... I said to myself... girlfriend... you have GOT to start making a more obvious impact than that.  You have to tackle ONE ROOM AT A TIME.  So then I started rationalizing which room to start on.  I've decided that I will need some instant gratification.. so I'm going to start with the laundry/mud room first.  Its small, simple and very instrumental in keeping the rest of the house clean.  Once I finish setting it up and cleaning it from floor to ceiling with a fine tooth comb... then I'm moving to the kitchen.

If you have other suggestions on how best to tackle this junk pile of mine... well.. that is what the comment section of every entry is for.  Everyone seems to email me instead of poking their comments into the comment section.  I prefer the comments stay with the articles (hint hint).. its my OCD again guys and gals... you know how I am :) - Quirky sometimes!

Hasta Darlings,

Your Sweet Clementhyme

Potting Up Some Patio Planters...

Today was a happy day for me!  After work I decided to do some one-handed gardening! (My wrist is hurt)

I found all my old pots, got some potting soil from Wally World, some plants from a couple locations and then came home and tossed them all together.

These pictures where taken right after potting... so the pots will look barren and some plants wilted.  It will take about 2 weeks and the plants will spring up and 'fill in' and look fabulous!  As for the wilted ones... they have already recovered!

I think you can tell I like high contrast in my plant selection!  Enjoy the pictures and I'll post more in about 2 weeks so we can compare the growth pattern and enjoy the colors!   Yippie!

If you want to know any of the plants names... just ask:)

First here is a picture of me gardening and really dirty!

Pebble Pot Idea

Pebble Pots

A layer of small, round pebbles arranged over the soil of a potted plant looks as neat and tidy as a Japanese garden.

Another 'Good Thing' from Martha...This idea helps with my OCD... but come on people what about that crust on those pots... gatta go!

Have I deleted some posts & pictures, you asked....

Why yes I have, I answered.

Why, you ask?

Because I wanted to, I answered.

But deleting them looses them forever, you argued.

Awww, but I changed them to draft form, so only those who saved the link can access them, I indicated.

Just one year ago... my how things change.. or not really??

Wow... I just came home from a Woman's Bible Study today.  It sent me on on a trip down memory lane and thinking about all the stuff I've prayed about in my past.  To help visually jog my memory I searched all my archives (because I started this blog one year ago this month).  Wow the journey has been a long hard one.  I'm a different person now than I was just one short year ago.  Am I a better person?  I don't know.  I know I'm closer to God and that is GREAT... but I have had a hard time finding my joy in the last year... actually several years to be honest.  God does bring joy... I know that is what your thinking.. but he also does what is best for us.  All things happen for a reason.

So lets just recap in bullet point some of the things I've experienced this year (some of these things may come as a shock to you.. because I generally NEVER post anything negative on my Clementhyme blog.. I have another blog where I Journal only.. and the true thoughts and feelings pour out over there... my Clementhyme blog is for happy things only, although that may soon change, I have nothing to hide!  I've imported one set of blogs from yahoo... I may do the same with my word-press blog.. time will tell)

So here is a true recap from May 2007 - May 2008

• May 2007 my marriage was broken and actually dead already (had been for years)
• I dove into the world of crafts to keep my attention on positive flows and I enjoyed that so much, but material things only keep one occupied for a short period of time
• I took short daily expeditions with my 2 sons and had fun
• Struggled with a deep depression and let down many of my friends
• I became a Swap Hostess addict.. I loved swapping and making books
• I lost a ton of weight only to gradually gain it all back
• Finished the remodeling project on my home and finally completed my work office.. which was the best in the world
• I created a craft room
• 2007 was the year of forging friendships for me and so far in 2008 those friends still remain as my small inner circle
• I went through court cases for Domestic Violence and got a divorce.
• Christmas was spent with my son, mom and 2 best friends.  I cried most of the holidays away and we didn't celebrate in any fashion other than giving my son a few gifts.
• Had a typically horrible Valentines day.. the past 9 valentines day's are a days spent in bed crying for me and 2008 was no different. (for 2 reasons, and self pity is not on the list)
• Started attending a new church and came closer to God
• Had Nasal Surgery in March.
• I put my home up on the market and said I'd move out of my home.
• So I moved out of town.. the house I was going to move into didn't come available as soon as I had hoped.
• I stayed at someone else's house.  The pressure of moving too quickly and invading space along with my security net gone and me not having anything to occupy my time... because all my belongings where packed away... ruined a promising relationship and this haunts me still.
• A phone call from a long time friend... lets call them 007 for fun... came but I took the right path and didn't revisit any past memories.
• Finally I'm in my new home and struggling with some deep issues at hand.  Stress from the hurt have brought my stomach issues back and I have haunting thoughts from some harsh words and treatment that I can't shake.  I actually think this hurt is the worst I've ever experienced, because it came so sudden and so strongly...
• Right now... if I had the financial backing.. I'd pack everything and move.. leave everything and everyone I know behind.. why?  Because when faced with issues I tend to fade away into the background.
• I'm really battling some things inside.  Do I continue going to some places I currently go, or do I move onto someplace new?
• I've lost faith in people, honesty, promises and most of all faith in myself.

So there it is.. all neat and tidy..... am I in a better place?  That is for God to know and me to find out. 

I can't keep harping on the negative.  I must remove myself from all that God tells me to do. (as I learned in Bible Study today; read 2 Timothy 3: 1-5).

I must have faith in God and forge forward with a more positive spirit knowing and trusting that these hard times are here for a reason and I'm on my journey to a better place.

I must also learn to trust the words God sends to me, and not brush them aside... because its not what I want to hear.  When I know something.. I need to face the facts that I know what to do and what is going to happen.  I need to proceed with acting accordingly.. even if I happen to not give my stamp of approval.  Knowing still bothers me.. deeply.  I need to come to terms with it all.

Why was I lead to share these things with you today?

James 5: 16:  Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so God can heal you.  When a believing person prays, great things happen.

- With Sincerity,

Your Sweet Clementhyme

Meet Pippy, our new Kitty

Hinata (aka Pinata, aka Mini Kitty) had kittens about 10 weeks ago (see previous blog if you want one)

Anywho.. one of the kittens was so darn cute.. I couldn't resist.. I've always wanted a solid Grey cat.. ever since I think it was Pet Cemetery.. I watched?  If I'm wrong.. ya'll correct me.. was there a Grey cat on there?  Well the movie sucks rocks.. but the cat I remember in my mind was pretty..

Well I finally got me one and I call her Pippy.

Here she is calling me:  She's saying "Hey Clementhyme.. I'm Moving In!"

How Could I resist that face?

I couldn't.. now I have another mouth to feed!  Darn you cute kitty!

'She-Devil Kitty' Needs a Loving Home.. How 'bout Yours?

.We lovingly call her 'Devil Kitty' but she is no devil.  She is a sweety pie.  She has alot of attitude and has both my 70 pound dogs scared to death of her... now that is kitty-tude!

If you live locally and are in need of feline companionship (as a friend of mine calls it).. please hit the email me button... or if you know my number.. send me a text... or call... whatever you wanna do!

Here is a cute picture of the little She-Devil herself:

 

Here is a Picture of the little She-Devil with her Mommy and Sisters:

Little Girl Lost

Do you ever feel like this?  I do!

When I start to feel like life is sweeping me away and I'm no longer in control of my own actions... I have to remember to say to myself... 'Hey chick... are you having fun?'  'Is this what you want to do everyday?'  Then I usually start reading a new 'Self Help' book on a topic that interests me and I always like to look back at my New Years Resolutions.  Do they need updated?  Do they need crossed off as 'done'?  Or do I need to refocus and re-engage the things that matter the most to me?

What do you do?

What did God send you here to do?

Make sure your thinking of God's purpose for you when you watch this video.  Follow the Spirits inner voice.

Hintergrund mit Seidenpapier

Hintergrund mit Seidenpapier

Dreamy Cake.. I think I'm Hungry Ya'll

I want to try and make one of these cakes... if you aren't signed up for the Bright Ideas Newsletter... you are really missing out.  Hop to it chica's!

Visit this page of their site for more Psychedelic Ideas!

If you can't read the Recipe... click on the photo and it will pop-up larger for ya!

Hey, You!... I added a new Widget....

Yes, YOU.. who else would I be speaking to?... Dahh...

I put a new Widget titled:  Good Books  in the right column... down a bit.....

Go take a lookie and you will see what I mean....

Chow Bellas & Fellas!

Ethan's Visit.. to surprise his Daddy and Welcome him home

The surprise was busted...but any who.. Shannon and Ethan go to visit each other! and I got to spend alone time with my superest coolest nephew and get all the Ethan Smooches I could handle...Ethan is my Baby Baboon Butt

(Ethan was here around the first of April.. I'm just WAY behind in publishing the pictures! - So Sorry

There Are TONS of other photos worth looking at..from his visit... he is such a Cutie Patootie!.  Click HERE to go to the Family Photo Album!

Gulf Shores & The Pink Pony

Mobile, Al... why the trip?

Jason was in the ITA thingymajober... here are a few shots of just a small portion that I got to see.. it was so super cool!  Great job everyone!

Vicki and I went to go see the Black Belt Demo's for the ITA TKD thingy that was in town.. it was pretty awesome...