building the patio! I've been doing it by myself for the past year when I have the time and money, one paver at a time! My dogs are digging to china.

Best wishes and get well soon. Mary

I used to be a nice girl but mens kepp tryin to take advantage of me for my tiny car and shiny boobies!

you have described this situation to a t. she hadnt come home for days. I ended up walking and feeding her dog for over a year. when she would come in, the dog wouldnt even go up to her,with me, the husky would go crazy. I think the hardest part for me is that the dog is going to miss my dogs and is an innocent in all of this. the food bills were crazy, everyone smoking and eating all of my food.

to all of the people who have commented: I appreciate what you have said here. In my head I know that you are right, I will not lump everyone together because that would be just ignorant. I will be a friend again, because that is who I am. When I go to sleep at night I know that my conscience is clear. the things that people are saying about me right now, (common acquaintances) are horrible, but their opinions have no value. I will learn my lesson. I have alot to offer. I am a good person. I'll move on.

Youre really good people. thank you. Mary

thank you for your kind words. A friend is very hard to find and when you think you have found one, you give of yourself completely. My heart hurts today. But I'm going to save it for someone who knows that.

I hope that I'm not posting this in the wrong place. Just need to vent please. I met a girl 15 months ago, she was in a bad relationship,had a huskie, was losing her apt., so I offered her a room in my house, $500 a month, meals, cable, gas, electric, included. I also told her she could bring her dog, I have 2 huskies,use the back yard for it, I've bought all the dog food for the past 15 months, took all the dogs to the vet and paid for all the shots. Now I know it sounds like I'm a sucker, but she is only 25, I am almost twice her age, but I didnt have any close girlfriends, and it felt so good to have someone to confide in. My only rule for the house was that my sons and their friends were off limits. It took only a couple of months for her to go after one of my sons friends. 12 mos later, she has had over 9 guys in my house. I told her she had to move out. She says that she's the victim because I threw her out. I feel so stupid, so used. I allowed myself to be in this position. How can I be a friend again to anyone when she took advantage of me? Today I lost what I thought was a friend. Today she lost what she thought was a meal ticket. I have been through much sh_t, this too shall pass. Sometimes it just feels better to write it down. Thanks for letting me vent. Mary

I would be very impressed if you saw your face in your balls! I'd buy that for a dollar lol

I just wanted to tell you about this reggae artist, matisyahu. He's from brooklyn.

he is completely amazing. if you like bob marley, then you will love him. practically no one knows about him. my kids turned me on to him. his message is very real, very inspirational. I also want to say dont judge a book by it's cover. you'll understand when you see him. I hope you enjoy it,. have a nice nite. Mary

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRmBChQjZPs

I'm 45. When I was 20, I was living with my boyfriend, (later my husband)when I came home from work, there were 2 kids sitting on my couch, he said "these are my kids, theyre going to live with us". Needless to say I didnt have the faintest idea on how to be a mother. I learned pretty quickly. I was so naive and young back then. Now I have 5 boys, all grown, moved out, in the army. I did a good job. But my life was very hard. Had he told me when we were dating, would I have stayed? Probably not. But you cant live on couldve's. Better to be honest upfront.

I am ready for the spring, sick of the snow, although my huskies arent too happy lol.

I just came home from the whitestone bridge, the wind was pushing the car all over. scary. and I just learned how to drive!

you would love the Frick Collection in the city. Magnificent collection of french antique furniture, paintings and sculptures from world renowned artists, a great place to meditate.

it's been raining for 2 days in New York, going stir crazy went to early dinner, sirloin steak, baked potato, veggies, mexican fried ice cream (yummy), bout to snuggle up on the couch & watch old movies. what do you do on a day like today?

It is the sodium in salt that our bodies need to perform the necessary functions, like keeping the fluid in our blood cells that are used to send info to our nerves and muscles, I read in the times today that our bodies can't produce salt naturally so we depend on food to get the amount we need.

now, that was definately better than Beaches! excellent tear jerker.

it depends on when he cries....is he crying because he's depressed? is he crying after a watching beaches (bette midler), is he crying after sex lol? which one do I want??? hmmmmmm........

I would like to quit smoking. I quit for 2.5 years and just started back last fall. how stupid of me! I had this cigarette fund that I would put my $ in everyday for cigs, and at the end of the month, I would buy myself something really nice. Now I used the fund to pay for other things since I started again. In New York, cigs are 10.50 a pack.....that should be incentive enough! anyway, back to the drawing board. they say everytime you quit you get closer to permanent. sure hope so....

why is it my profile pic is always from the neck down??? jc, I look like the only uni-boob!!!

Good morning everyone! Happy Hump Day!!! Wednesday! What were you thinking???

Have a great day.

I think you guys are great! thank you for the laughs. I am much better today. Everyone have a great week.