CoCo's Corner

As I've said before, I have a horrible, nasty, disgusting habit.  I am constantly chewing and picking at my cuticles and around my nails.  It's insane how bad it is.  I was doing research on the subject and found that people who have this horrible habit tend to not do it if they get acrylic nails.  So, for the first time in my life, and only because of my nasty habit, I spent the dollars and got acrylic nails.  So far, I am so busy concentrating on rubbing the nails and getting used to the feel that I have no desire to chew and pick.  I hope it stays that way!!!

Last post and it's reserved for the thing I am the most grateful for, the most thankful for and so happy they are in my life!!! I am so thankful for my little family.  I adore each and every one of you.  You are the thing that keeps me sane, but drives me crazy. You are the thing that I adore.  You are the thing that I appreciate each and every day that I have you in my life.  So - here's to you!!  You are all amazing!!! Theodore!! Crystal and Brandon!!! Randi and Joe!!! KayeLynn!!! Jaja and Rustie!!! DeeDee!!! Aedynn!!! Zachary!!! Chelsea!!! Lydia!!! Gabriel!!! Little Bean yet named!!! You are my world, you are my everything, you are my sanity, you are the thing that makes me continue.  I love each and every one of you!!!

Today I am thankful for education.  I am currently taking pretty much a full load of online courses.  It keeps  me busy, busy, busy!!!  It is giving me options for my future. I have learned a lot - I have about five more lessons in one class and I will be done for the semester.  I have another full load next semester.  At this point, I don't know if I'll ever get to use it - but, I sure hope so.

Thankful for peace, quiet and sleeping in my own bed.

I got a big brother.  I got an amazing big brother.  I am so lucky to have the most amazing big brother.  I love my big brother.  Happy Birthday Big Brother!!!

You never, ever, ever thought you would hear this from me - I am thankful for work!!! I have been off for the last week - and it's been great - but I AM EXHAUSTED!!!!  Saturday, the 17th, I made one of the turkey and stuffings for my big family Thanksgiving.  Then I spent the next few days getting ready for my mother-in-law to arrive and then for Thanksgiving Day.   Then yesterday, up to Idaho Falls and back. I am exhausted - and looking forward to going back to work. Next up - Christmas.

I know this one isn't going to be people's favorite - but, here goes: I am extremely thankful for Christmas music.  Not just Christmas music, but the oldies.  Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald.  Madonna's attempt at Santa Baby ain't got nothing on the smooth and sultry Eartha Kitt.  Burl Ives singing Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is the only rendition that I believe in.  Nobody but Bing can sing White Christmas and Blue Christmas belongs to Elvis. I won't allow Christmas music to be played until the day after Thanksgiving - however, once Thanksgiving is over, its the only music I listen to (pretty much) until December 26.  On December 26, I don't listen anymore. My favorite singer at Christmas time is Dean Martin.  I love listening to Dean.  It wasn't until today that I realized why.  When I listen to Dean Martin he sounds like my dad did when my dad would sing.  That sweet baritone voice singing so cle...