Blog Feed: The World According to J.J. in L.A.

Photo Friday...

Published on 2011-02-11 03:09:00

One of my MN aunts flew into town last week to stay with my 96 y.o. aunt for a month. She came over for Superbowl Sunday and told me, "I have a present for you." Apparently, she likes me. Imagine that! She also has the same sense of humor, thus the g > read more

Sometimes you can go home again...

Published on 2011-02-09 04:01:00

This past Saturday, I went out with about 20 high school alumni from various years. I graduated in 1983...And the best part was unexpectedly seeing my friend G... She had plans to run a 5K but couldn't sleep Friday night and didn't go. Yay!We've know > read more

Monday Meme #1...

Published on 2011-02-07 03:56:00

I had a busy weekend (for once) so you'll have to excuse meme. This is the 1st installment (of 3) because I figured you wouldn't sit through the whole thing. : P1. One of your scars, how did you get it?I got the scar above my left eye while my family > read more

Photo Friday...

Published on 2011-02-04 02:11:00

For those of you currently stuck in snow... > read more

It's a girl! (but that wasn't the surprise)...

Published on 2011-02-02 04:08:00

As some of you already know, I'm a Great Aunt! My oldest CO niece (I have 2) had a baby girl on Monday. We weren't expecting *snort* anything til this weekend (her due date was Feb. 5) but things had to be stepped up a bit.Introducing (drum roll plea > read more

Things I learned...

Published on 2011-01-31 03:54:00

In January... 1) NYE isn't exciting anymore. I still stay up, but no partying. Damn, I'm old. 2) When mom is serious, she is dead serious. (I'm just glad it wasn't me, lol!)3) @$$holes don't change. They just get bigger.4) I won't get my feelings hur > read more

Listen up, little girls (that means you, Bre and Katie)...

Published on 2011-01-28 03:58:00

Due to 2 Nosy Nellies who can't seem to stay out of my business, I have no choice but to call them out...Bre, do you think that I can't see your every move? You were here on January 19th for over 3 hours (between 6-9:20 pm) spying on me. Would your d > read more

I have a confession to make...

Published on 2011-01-26 03:00:00

I'm a thief. I stole this meme from Cora and I'm ashamed of myself. Maybe my man will spank me for being a baaaaad girl. ; )Okay, that was lame but my Wednesday post plans fell through at the last minute and I panicked. lol! More on that later (hopef > read more

In case you were wondering...

Published on 2011-01-24 03:29:00

1) I ordered a cell phone online last month, never received it, and my credit card info got stolen! After getting a new card, I ordered it again...and all hell broke loose. I finally got the phone last week, BUT it's refurbished and the sound quality > read more

Photo Friday...

Published on 2011-01-21 03:53:00

A close-up of the neighbor's nekkid tree at sunset. One good thing about this time of year. Oh yeah, and the 80 degree temps we had this week. ; ) > read more

Letter to a deceased person I wish I could talk to...

Published on 2011-01-19 04:27:00

Uncle Bill, I miss you and think about you often. I wish you hadn't gone to work sick that day because you'd probably still be alive. Maybe. If you behaved yourself. When JC picked me up from high school on his motorcycle, I knew something was wrong. > read more

Is it just me?...

Published on 2011-01-17 03:06:00

I'm not much of a movie person, especially when I don't like the actors/actresses that are in it. I absolutely will not watch a movie with Hugh Grant or Tom Cruise (smarmy little sh!ts) or Julia Roberts (neeeiiiggghhh!!!). Anywho, I had the house to > read more

Photo Friday...

Published on 2011-01-14 02:37:00

My mom went to Colorado last weekend for my niece's baby shower. On the plane ride home, she took this picture (with my camera, so it counts) of the Rockies...Cool, hunh? Speaking of cool, she said it was -6 degrees one night...and she froze. This is > read more

Men and their toys, I mean tools...

Published on 2011-01-12 04:53:00

My man and I were talking one night and he said something that inspired me."Men like to fix things."So, when he came over last Sunday, I put him to work...He organized the cords under mom's computer.He put my favorite 22x28 poster in a new frame (and > read more

First MEME of 2011 (that's right, they're not going away)...

Published on 2011-01-10 03:06:00

1. What curse word(s) do you use the most?GDI. I get frustrated easily. lol!2. Do you own an iPod?As a matter of fact, I got one from a brother a few months ago. Still not quite sure how to use it.3. Do you still remember the first person you kissed? > read more

Photo Friday...

Published on 2011-01-07 03:23:00

This is Mom #1...and I seem to always miss her this time of year. Probably because she was uber-affectionate and always underfoot when everyone was here for Christmas/New Years. She had to be put to sleep in June '08 because of ill health, but the ni > read more

I finally did it...

Published on 2011-01-05 03:16:00

I had an Egg McNuthin.A few weeks ago, mom stopped by Micky D's for breakfast. Always thinking of me (kinda), she also bought me an Egg McMuffin. Since we were never allowed to eat there (a matter of feeding 7 kids on a budget, not avoiding fast food > read more

ROOOAAAR!!!...

Published on 2011-01-03 03:32:00

image from GoogleI heard it approaching the house at 8:05 New Year's Morning...after getting to bed at 3:30 am. Damn Stealth Bomber.(at least it didn't rattle the windows this year...) > read more

Things I learned...

Published on 2010-12-31 03:41:00

In December...1) My mom is funny.2) Bejeweled Blitz (FB) is addicting.3) Bad news CAN have a silver lining.4) Rain at night is nice to fall asleep to.5) Receiving surprise Christmas cards is fun.6) Rain for days (upon days, upon days) is depressing.7 > read more