"unfortunately..."

Jane over at Sew Create It posted a blog about a google game where you search for “unfortunately, your name”, including the quotes. The search results should reveal some interesting, very funny, if not unusual quotes.

Here's what I got when I searched for “Unfortunately, Karen”

Unfortunately, Karen’s excitement met with a major obstacle.

Unfortunately, Karen [was] voted out of the competition last Saturday.

Unfortunately, Karen had ridden for awhile on a tire going flat.

Unfortunately, Karen could not fly out until late Friday night.

Unfortunately, Karen's 1966 solo, "I'll Be Yours," didn't chart and only received very minimal airplay in L.A.

Unfortunately, Karen's story is not on a par with her grasp of her subject.

Unfortunately, Karen has been taking another stab at cooking, and her next victims are her parents.

Unfortunately, Karen didn't get to sing, but she got her fill of dances.

Unfortunately, Karen made a bad meal.

Unfortunately, Karen's experience is all too common.

Unfortunately Karen seems to have picked up a bit of a cold from the whole experience.

LOL...and there's plenty more laughs. Have a go yourself and see what results you get :o)

The A B C's of Me!

I was "tagged" by my daughter to do this! I know, you all have been anxiously waiting for a new blog post and to learn all this interesting and fascinating stuff about me that you didn't know. So I won't keep you in suspense any longer. Here goes, just for fun:

A. Attached or single? I've been married 30 years this November!

B. Best friend? My husband, Nick, and my best girlfriends are a close second... here are a few of the many I've been blessed with: Susie, Lynn, Sue & my daughter, Nicole!

C. Cake or Pie? Berry pie a la mode

D. Day of choice? Friday! It's the start of another great, long weekend!

E. Essential items? reading glasses, cell phone, computer, sunglasses, digital camera, a good book, milk tablets so I can have ice cream anytime I want it, and sewing machine

F. Favorite color(s)? yellow and any shade of blue

G. Gummy bears or worms? I prefer chocolate (!)

H. Hometown? Grew up in Reseda, CA (San Fernando Valley/LA); college in San Luis Obispo; Hometown for the last 29 years: San Marcos, CA (North San Diego county)

I. Favorite indulgence? Coldstone or Baskin Robbins ICE CREAM!

J. January or July? January-I love the rain but also love the summer!

K. Kids? Yes, 4 grown, wonderful kids: Nicole 27 married to David! ; Alex 23 married to Angelina!

L. Life isn't complete without? Family

M. Marriage date? November 19, 1978

N. Number of brothers and sisters? 1 younger sister, Kathy

O. Oranges or apples? navel oranges (especially if someone else peels them for me; like daughter like mom!)

P. Phobias? I don't much like bugs

Q. Quotes- "A baby fills a special place within your heart, you never knew was empty," author unknown; "i carry your heart with me (i carry it in my heart)" e.e. cummings.

R. Reasons to smile? My family; my cute little granddaughter

S. Season of choice? Winter, but I really like them all.

T. Tag 5 people: I guess I will tag Susie, who might do this, Lynn and Sue (but doubt they will do it) and Kristina!

U. Unknown fact about me? I have always loved the Olympics and can remember watching as much as I could every time they were on TV. I love how patriotic Team USA made/makes me feel. The problems of the world seem to fade away during the time of the Olympics which also makes it such a magical time. As a preteen I secretly dreamt of competing in the Winter Olympics in slalom skiing (although I never was good enough or fast enough)!

V. Vacation of choice? cruising or rving!

W. Worst habit? Wasting time.

X. X-ray or ultrasound? I don't like either but have had both numerous times.

Y. Your favorite food? ice cream, chocolate, fresh fish

Z. Zodiac sign? Gemini

Any surprises?? So how about you? Tag it's your turn --email me your responses--I'd love to learn about you too! Now back to watching the Olympics; only a couple more days!