South Carolina

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I was looking at pics and info on South Carolina today (the pic above is somewhere in S. Carolina). I really think that I need warmer weather and more sun in my life. I have been a few places in my life and have decided that Louisiana is Hell on Earth, while Hawaii is Heaven on Earth. When my hubby and I went to Hawaii about 8 years ago, I was apprehensive because I have a terrible fear of large bodies of water. Therefore, it was a shock, even to me, when I decided that maybe we should move there. As you all know Hawaii is a small island in the midst of the biggest large body of water out there, the ocean... It was so beautiful though, and I loved it a lot. Moving there would mean being very separated from all of our family though, of course moving to South Carolina would too... Why South Carolina? Well, in talking to a friend of mine, she suggested it.. She said that it is warm but not like Louisiana. From the pictures I looked at, it is a beautiful area as well.

I have have lived here from the time I was born. I am a true Oregonian. I like that it doesn't get super super hot here, even in the summer... I know that all that rain provides for all the green scenery, but still, sometimes it gets old..  I enjoy listening to the rain while going to sleep.  I don't mind the rain at all at night and to be honest, even during the day it is not the biggest problem.. The gray skies kill me, though.. I feel like I am in a shoe box when the color of the sky matches the color of the pavement.. I find that I am more tired on those days and it is just harder to do anything. When there are quite a few of those days that run back to back, it is even harder. I don't know that I would actually say that I get depressed, it is more like a hibernation thing. Everything is gray? Oh, well, better go to sleep until the sun comes back out...

For any of my family that might read this, no moves are planned anytime soon, if ever. It has just been kind of gray for more time than I like and I felt the need to go elsewhere to a sunnier and warmer place. So, don't fret!

A word on the disadvantage of big dogs

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I have a friend that always posts things on FB regarding large dogs, usually pits or pit mixes. I have looked at the sites local shelters post their available animals for adoption on and many of them are pit or pit mixes, amongst quite a few other large breeds. Now, if you haven't been reading my blog (1st of all, shame on you), you might not know that we just recently adopted a Husky. He is about 60 lbs.. so pretty big. In talking to my insurance agent I found out that most ins companies will not cover you for ANYTHING if you have a large breed dog, with the exception of Labs and Golden Retrievers..  Some will cover a few at a higher rate, some will write an exclusion for the dog... Most just will not bother at all if you have a large breed, and especially a few types in particular such as German Shepherds and Pits (there were 2 more on the highly "naughty" list, but I can't remember which)... I asked like 5 times, "how are people supposed to own a large breed dog and still have ins then?" To which all I really got was silence... (chirp chirp).... I feel so bad for those dogs. I know pits have a bad rep as it is because of the idiots who use/train them for bad things... Then on top of that, if a person wants to adopt one, they have to decide if they are willing to do so at the expense of their home owners insurance.. I don't get that at all, by the way, if your house starts on fire or something, it is no more likely that it was the big dogs fault than the little dogs fault if it was either of their fault to begin with.. Let's face it, it could have been faulty wiring... Anyways, my heart goes out to those dogs and the good people who would love to adopt one, but can't risk their home to do so..  To my friend on Facebook, keep up the good work.. Hopefully someday, things will change for the better for those poor dogs who were born big (with the exception of the 2 breeds mentioned earlier) with or with out a bad rep to go with it... 

As for my insurance, I am going to have to have a new policy written up. It will be a bit more expensive but luckily Husky's are not on the No No list through Progressive.. Bless them for that... If he had been a Shepard we would have been out of luck..

Baked Potatoes

I really like baked potatoes! 

I wonder though, what toppings a person chooses says about that person? I also wondered if people who read my blog could guess what I choose to put on my potatoes? Now, you might be thinking that that is ridiculous. How could someone guess just by reading a blog, what a person puts on their potato? Well, if you think about it, it really isn't all that ridiculous. We make judgments about people all the time, even those who we have never met. It is said that it is hard to read peoples emotions and the true tone of a post... I don't think it is as hard as people say, even for those people. In a post, you don't have inflection of voice like you would even over a phone. You don't have any facial expressions to go with it either... However, I think that when posts are made online, particularly somewhat anonymously, people are more honest with their words. Therefore, the other indicators of mood or tone are not as needed.

Back to potatoes! I thought about asking people what they thought I put on my baked potatoes but then I realized that I only know of 2 people who read my blog.. So far only one of those 2 people have commented (Thank you Kim). So I will just go ahead and tell you. Now, a warning, my kids think it is really gross so others might as well.. I take no responsibility for anyone who can't handle it! I like a lot of stuff. In no particular order of absolute necessity... but must have the 1st 3!

1. Sour Cream
2. Shredded Cheese
3. Salsa
4. Cottage Cheese
5. Sauteed onions and mushrooms.

With all of the above I don't really need butter, salt and pepper but sometimes I throw those on as well. My potatoes look more like some sort of soup with a potato in the middle somewhere... Kind of like 'baked potato surprise'... lol.. Anyways, maybe I will add a picture some time... 



By the way, baked potato bars rock! They are fun and easy for parties too.. Just get a bunch of potatoes and either throw them in the oven, or microwave... Set up a bunch of toppings for people to choose from and let them have at it...  What do you like on your baked potato?

New posts very soon

I have not forgotten about my blog or my single certified follower (welcome and thanks for following me... ya stalker... lol) and my Kim.. lol! I have one ready to post but my laptop that it is saved on, is kind of freaking out at the moment. I am not feeling real well right now or I would go off on some random idea in my head... Anyways, don't anyone change that channel for good, because I will be back and there will be more... Just not today.. after this one anyways.

Rock Star INXS part 4- jordis Unga

Jordis Unga came in at 5th place in the competition... She was, by far, my favorite female preformer on the show. She has an almost raw, smokey, voice that draws you in.. Below is the video of her doing Imagine. Generally speaking, the original of a song is always better than a cover of it. For some reason, Jordis singing this song almost brought me to tears because it was so heartfelt, I think... 

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I enjoyed just about all of Jordis's performances, although she did kinda butcher Aerosmiths Dream On... but I think it is just because his voice reaches higher than hers in parts of that song. She was in a girly band for a while, sometime after the show.. I am not sure that they are actually together anymore though.. I kind of like her voice solo anyways.. The next video is her singing The Man Who Sold The World.

One of my favorites of her songs, though, is called Try Not, I think it is a Jordis Original

Rock Star INXS part 3 - Suzie McNeil

Suzie McNeil wasn't actually one of my favorite of favorites but she did make it to the top 4.It wasn't that I did not like her, she was good, just not my favorite.. Since the show, however, she has made an album and quite a few videos for the songs on said album... Here is an example of her on the show doing Suicide Blonde.

I really like some of her post show music videos such as the two below.. The first song, I really like but I hate the make up she has on in it... 

This next song, is again, one I really like.. Then again, it seems that I like most of the songs on her album... Anyways, this one is called Supergirl

Next up is Jordis Unga

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Taking a break from Rockstar INXS

I did a search on youtube a while ago for 'Bodhi'. Most people can probably guess accurately why one would search for any name.. but anyway.. This musician guy came up and I totally fell in love with this song. I hope you enjoy it as well.

In looking for more of his music I came up with 'Hey El Nino' which I equate to the musical version of a Thai Iced Tea. If you have ever had a Thai Iced Tea, you probably will understand. The thai verson of iced tea consists of a dark, caffeine infused tea topped with half and half. Sometimes they used that sweetened canned milk stuff, I avoid those ones, ICK! The first taste of a Thai Iced Tea tastes a little like grass but each taste after tastes better. Once you reach the end of the Tea you are hooked, almost like a drug. Well, that is how this music video is like... It totally grows on you until you are hooked and find yourself singing it, or at least humming it, without realizing what song you are singing/humming. So, now onto the video...