Stop Tagging Me :) Here's my list...

Since I keep getting tagged ... Here are my six weird things
1 - In 1992 I was a circus Dancer (showgirl) with Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus. I had a one year contract and traveled on the circus train visiting the East Coast and Mid West. My least favorite state was Texas only because of the heat - we were there mid summer. If you beg loud enough and produce tons of comments I just might let you see some pictures ;) I have a great one of me on a motorcycle. That year the girls did not ride the elephants, we rode motorcycles!

2 - My "nick name" zard92 stems from my year in the circus. I was the second Lisa in the group of Dancers and it was becoming way too confusing... so I was delegated to have a nickname... I was drinking something green and stuck out my tongue... the girls called me a lizard... I shortened it to Zard. So there you have it, I was Zard for the year 1992!

3 - I don't like feet. No, I don't want to rub your feet and please don't touch mine.

4 - I've been able to talk my way out of several vehicular tickets. Speeding, talking on the cell phone, failing to come to a complete stop...

5 - I failed College Calculus two times - mostly because I didn't go to class. The third time I decided to at least attend class and managed to earn a C.

6 - I love watching reality TV - mostly because I don't have to think - mindless TV

You want to be me?

We have all heard horror stories of innocent victims who have had their identity stolen from thieves. Credit cards charged to the max, bank accounts tapped into. My own mother had her credit card used by a fraudulent user a few months ago. I’m not sure if it will ever be straightened out.

My husband is compulsive about records and numbers. Nothing can go in the trash with a number, name, or account. I try to make a joke about it with my husband “really, no one wants to be you.” We have 2 shredders – just in case one breaks down :0 I realize that this could potentially be a serious problem, but the likelihood of it happening to any one person is low. It has been called a nightmare by many for the person who has their identity used. Therefore, we are vigilant with our records and “numbers.”

The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) offers a PowerPoint presentation, streaming video, and multiple downloadable brochures to educate the public about ID theft. There are also various resources to help those who have had their identities stolen. These include what to do and how to file reports and complaints.

Educate yourself, family and children about Identity theft … I’ve heard that someone may want to be you!

No fond memories...

My father died prematurely. I do not have any memories of my father when he was healthy... he was always sick in my mind...Unable to walk many steps, unable to breathe...suffering slowly for 20 years.
There are no memories of running around with my father. No memories of playing ball, catch, tag, wrestling, or any other sport.

My memories include oxygen, hacking noises, hitting his back, and slow, agonizing walking when we ventured anywhere. There were pills, inhalers, hospital visits and aids that came to the house to take care of him. Stress, arguing, yelling, and constant fear gripped my house.

My father only met one of his five grandchildren. My oldest son, Marshall (now almost 12) attended his grandfather's funeral when he was 9 months old. There are no memories for any of them.

Marshall tells me regularly he will not follow in his grandfather's footsteps; he wishes he knew his grandfather. It makes both of us sad when he longs to have known him. He has asked to see and have pictures of him, so that he can feel a connection to what he has lost.

I am not the only daughter that has lost a parent to smoking. I have never touched, inhaled or smoked because of the loss that I experienced from this terrible, addictive, product that destroys families and lives.

If you have children, grandchildren or plan to have a family in the future, you should consider how this product may forever change the course of your life and your family.

There are many products and programs available, but from what I understand, there needs to be a need to stop. If you have approached this point in your life please get the help you need to accomplish this task.

Be sure to visit http://www.nicodermcq.com/ for more information to help you or someone you know quit smoking. At this site, you can find out more about your addiction. You can also find a support coach, or link up with someone else who is trying to quit. Develop your plan and become healthier today.

Panic

Sudden, what’s wrong
Squeeze, can’t breathe
Thumping, heart skipping
Pounding, pressure rising
Thready, no pulse
Numb, can’t touch
Scared, crying
Dizzy, falling down
Shaking, can’t stop
Dark room, lay down
Close eyes, see nothing
Close mind, think nothing
Wait, almost done
So tired, time to rest