Finding FemmeMode

TRACKBACKS of "LIFE".....

2007-01-03T07:21:00.000-08:00

Funny how life works...and how things "trackback" to each other...and now, here I sit - typing a comment about a blog post that is relevant to my life - but had nothing to do with why I originally read this particular post. I was posting on my favorite board, and saw this box at the bottom labeled "TRACKBACK." I'm fairly new at all this schtuff...and had no idea what that meant. So, the one thing I love about the Internet is 'searches'...so I used Google and was linked back to Angie's blog- on trackbacks. So to better understand...I came to this blog on Sunday Thoughts ....and was pulled in. To be honest...I don't know her as a writer (although I've been an avid scrapper since 1999- and she apparently writes scrap booking books! May have to check her out!). But, I feel the same way about busy-ness, business...and "life" sometimes. I've been a designer of women's apparel for the last 14yrs...and freelance since 2003. I wonder what direction is next - is my time "up?" Or was the first 14yrs. a transition to something different and new? Anyhow...it's got thinking about "where I am" and "what I am feeling"....I need to look at this deeper...I'm not satisfied in this malaise I've been feeling...maybe it's New Year Blahs....or coming off the fun 'high' of the Holiday season.
Incidentally...I haven't scrap booked my family stuff for about 8 months...and I'm YEARS behind...this is soooo frustrating. I miss scrap booking - and have been thinking about all I want to do now that we are "settled"...but would feel guilty if I were to get all the stuff out! (like there is something "more important" I should be doing!)
UGH....maybe there is a NEW YEARS RESOLUTION in here somewhere....I'll have to explore that!

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My "BLESS this CHICK" - FemmeMode!

2007-01-02T00:27:00.000-08:00

THOSE of you who know me....this is soooo me! A bit of the "wild princess" lives in us all doesn't it??

This is Me....with my MonAmie - calico kitty co-conspirator! And of course my laptop....my latest 'addiction' since I've given up "FOOD!"

Just thought I'd share my newest creation...want one?? go to: www.blessthischick.com

Soooo fun and ADORABLE....sorry, Girls only....LOL!

I Have a Type B+ Personality....

2006-04-04T20:26:00.000-07:00

You Have A Type B+ Personality

You're a pro at going with the flowYou love to kick back and take in everything life has to offerA total joy to be around, people crave your stability.
While you're totally laid back, you can have bouts of hyperactivity.Get into a project you love, and you won't stop until it's doneYou're passionate - just selective about your passions

Do You Have a Type A Personality?

Searching for FemmeMode....

2006-02-27T12:52:00.000-08:00

SELF PORTRAIT: I'm learning to be okay with seeing "me" in photos before my surgery...it's hard - I barely recognize myself anymore.... and I still hate my double chin....it this picture it is not the worse I've seen. Strangely enough...even through all of the weight gain...I still feel beautiful, sexy, confident...this is amazes me.

Don Knotts

2006-02-25T23:50:00.000-08:00

A sad day as Don Knotts passes away at 81. Will always remember him for the Incredible Mr. Limpet... I haven't seen it in years, but from what I recall it's either romantic or stupid, things I loved as a child. I also remember his duo with Tim Conway...what a helarious couple of men!!
Now, I feel sad for my daughter as well...b/c he has currently been the voice of "Wormie"(tan catapillar to the right) in the "Hermie" DVD series!! Tim conway is the voice of "Hermie," the green catapillar in the Max Lucado DVD series about Hermie and friends...~

What does your sleeping position say about you??

2006-01-27T10:18:00.000-08:00

What Your Sleeping Position Says

You have a passion for everything - including sleeping.
Outgoing and brash, you tend to still shock those who know you well.
You tend to be selfish. You are the most likely type to hog the covers.
You gravitate toward comfort and don't like extreme situations.

What Does Your Sleeping Position Say About You?

What rejected crayon color are you???

2005-12-25T00:33:00.000-08:00

I do nothing original...I love to copy my sweet Just Pat...LOL. This is a pretty 'gross' one...but, my crayon color is appropriate. I'm ready for the baby to be POTTY TRAINED!!!

You are

What Rejected Crayon Are You?

FOUND IN A DIAPER GOLD?! - Happy Holidays to you too!!! Merry Christmas
...Hope you found something better!!

D~

The Underwear Oracle

2005-11-22T10:09:00.000-08:00

Scary...but for me, True! LOL.

What Your Underwear Says About You

When you're bad, you're very bad. And when you're good, you're still trouble!

You're comfortable in your own skin - and don't care to impress anyone.

The Underwear Oracle

Worries Over Weight-Loss Surgery

2005-11-18T20:56:00.000-08:00

It's amazing what kind of 'coverage' gastric bypass is getting. I don't know if it's MORE since I decided to have it, or if I am just MORE AWARE ?!

So...the Wall Street Journal ran a piece in the personal section ...and my best friends boyfriend found it and cut it out....and then she sent it to me. We told them about my choice to have RNY 2 weeks ago...and although he didn't say it when we were having breakfast...he's been processing my decision - and is baffled why I would choose this journey.

I think of my 2 year old...and what I hear is - "how can I continue on this way, especially when she is getting more and more active...and deserves to have a Mommy that will 'go-go-go'...and run in the park with her!" ~ I know that there is risk involved...but, I think that it is so important for her...for me...for my husband.

Well...overall...the article wasn't THAT bad....it stated the known fact that the surgery has a 1 in 200 risk of fatality. That the surgery is especially risky for patients 60yrs....and it goes on. I'm not going to worry about this...

I'm "Queen LaTivo"....I've tivo'd anything to do with or that mentions 'gastric bypass' - little by little I am hearing stories, good and bad. I especially like hearing about people who have had the surgery 4, 5, 6 yrs. ago. It all comes back to - "this surgery is not an EASY FIX...it does get the patient out of immediate risks that are weight related." But, there are sooo many other emotional struggles that take much time and many years to break thru.

I know this now...and want to be educated in how to deal with my eating disorder...and how I deal with food in life...and how I emotionally deal with life thru food.~ ::::sigh::::

It seems that there is a high rising rate of patients that w/in a 3 yr. period have to return for additional surgery. 20.2% of surgery patients were admitted to the hospital the year after surgery. ~ wow this is sooo high! The other percentages are high as well....

I'm praying my way thru this one...

Lady Francesca finds LOVE.....

2005-11-12T13:45:00.000-08:00

My Dearest C.W.

It warms my heart that we met on such an unexpected adventure.... What a beautiful day we spent together at the Arboretum in Dallas.

I've never met anyone quite like you....there are no feline quite your hue down in the south. I know you are well traveled by your wit and knowlege of far away places. You are also very experienced and not so shy infront of the camera lense.

As you can see by my expression I am not as experienced as you...your travel partner caught us quite off gaurd when we tried to have a little "alone time" in the back of our carriage. I hope you will look to this photo fondly...and remember as you travel the world ...that someone in Texas holds you in the highest regard.

I will always cherish these short moments we've had together in my heart...

Much love My Darling,
Lady Francesca

2005-09-22T14:31:00.000-07:00

My family...

"I'm not a computer person..."

2005-06-12T00:17:00.000-07:00

Ok....I'm just not a "computer person..." (as my bud, Wonderboy would argue...b/c I am after all, on the computer...own a computer...and use my computer nearly everyday.)
But still...I'd say "I'm not a computer person,"

Sooo.....
I didn't really understand why this was called a "BLOG"....so this afternoon, I ask Wonderboy why is it called a Blog....
he acts as if I'm razzing him and says, "WEB LOG"....

Me: "But what about the B?"

Wonderboy: "B from WeB?"

I know he thinks I'm not serious...but, I go on to tell him in amazement how I read about this woman who journaled her trip to Europe this year...and how cool it was to read it all....or my sweet JustPat is BLogging her House Chronicles...

Wonderboy is looking at me as if to say: "And?"

I find all of this very interesting...entertaining...fun. Actually...it all makes me want to blog.

So....even though I've commented on several Blogs I've read...and really wrote my first one last night....this is my first INTENTIONAL BLOG....and I'm proud that I'm MORE of a "computer person...."

The Adventure...

2005-06-10T23:00:00.000-07:00

We'll see how this goes...
As it is, I get caught up in starting things...and well...
Let's just say, my sweetie calls me "Flavor of the Month Girl."

Everthing is an adventure...especially life, and recently that is the ever changing life - days - weeks & months of mine.
I love to create.
From painting, drawing....scrapbooking...clothing, interiors...photography... the list is endless.

I like to be creative.

We'll see if this project gets off the ground....or "blogged down" by Life.