<![CDATA[Kelly's Blog]]> http://geocities.com/kelly091101/blog.html?cq=1 en-us Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:28:44 GMT <![CDATA[Merry Christmas]]> http://geocities.com/kelly091101/blog.html?cq=1&p=1065

Let's make a difference...not just at Christmas but all year long.

You will see my youngest daughter in a few of the pictures:)




Merry Christmas]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:28:44 GMT <![CDATA[Getting better:)]]> http://geocities.com/kelly091101/blog.html?cq=1&p=1064


Happy Thanksgiving!]]> Thu, 22 Nov 2007 12:37:17 GMT <![CDATA[Still Bored]]> http://geocities.com/kelly091101/blog.html?cq=1&p=1063


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]]> Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:00:42 GMT <![CDATA[Jessie was home on Sunday!]]> http://geocities.com/kelly091101/blog.html?cq=1&p=1059
Doesn't she look happy and beautiful?]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:10:27 GMT <![CDATA[Catching Up]]> http://geocities.com/kelly091101/blog.html?cq=1&p=1043
It's been a long time since I've visted here. I have missed you all but I just felt a need to get away from the computer for a bit. I will try to catch up on all of your pages and I am hoping each of you are doing well.

My youngest daughter, Jamie, just returned from a trip to D.C. She is involved in an organization called "Young Leaders of America" and she gets to do a lot of traveling. I am very proud of her.

I can't even begin to explain how amazing Jessie is doing. The school she is attending has made a world of difference and her future looks bright! Hopefully, she can tell you herself in a few weeks.

My brother and my two nieces are visiting from England this week so that will be exciting. I haven't seen them in two years and I am looking forward to catching up. He is here for fun but also to look at some houses in the D.C. area. He is moving back to the states after 20 years in Europe. His girls won't be moving with him but I still bet I'll see more of them once he's here.

I am still involved with my Church and it gives me such encouragement and comfort. I don't have a perfect spiritual life but at least I am on the right path. Mark is still my greatest inspiration.

The diamond business is good...very good! We are having an outstanding year and my store is continuing to shine! Need a diamond?

I have more to tell you but I better get in the shower or I'll be late for work. Take care and I'll write again soon. I will also try to answer ALL of my unread messages:)

Love you all!

]]> Fri, 20 Jul 2007 12:53:44 GMT <![CDATA[Choices]]> http://geocities.com/kelly091101/blog.html?cq=1&p=998 It is a beautiful day here. I have my windows open and it feels like spring....finally! I am trying to decide if I want to go for a bike ride or sit here and play silly games. Choices in life are sometimes so difficult. Taking the easy path is usually effortless but leads to no where. The hard way takes energy and courage but the outcome can often be the life you so long for.

Until Jess got sick my life was always easy. I didn't really have to work at anything. I just passed each day thinking my life was just perfect. It wasn't perfect but it was easy to believe it was. Now I see how far I have to go to become what God wants me to be. Jess did that for me. She took away my mask and revealed my weaknesses. She has helped me grow as a person, a friend, a mother and a Child of God. She saved me.

My best friend keeps pointing me towards that hard path. At least I know where the road starts. I am not lost, just afraid to take that first step.

OKAY.......I'm going for a bike ride!!!!!!!!!!

pssst...the picture has nothing to do with this blog but I fell in love with it this morning. It is called "The Eye of God" and was taken by a NASA telescope.]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2007 13:09:54 GMT <![CDATA[Hope Floats]]> http://geocities.com/kelly091101/blog.html?cq=1&p=987 This is my favorite song from the soundtrack of "Hope Floats" I would have to guess that I've listened to it at least 100 times.


What Makes You Stay?"

Look at me
I'm in a place
I never thought I'd be

Don't have the strength
To fight anymore
Or a reason not to leave

So tell me why I still keep holding on
To something I just cannot see

What makes you stay
When your world falls apart
What makes you try one more time
When it's not in your heart
At the end of your rope
When you can't find any hope
You still look at him and say
I just can't walk away
Tell me what makes you stay

I'm not afraid
Of living alone
I was alone before he came
I've been in love
Many times before
But this time's not the same

I've always been the first to say goodbye
Now it's the last thing I can do

What makes you stay
When your world falls apart
What makes you try one more time
When it's not in your heart
At the end of your rope
When you can't find any hope
You still look at him and say
I just can't walk away
Tell me what makes you stay

When it goes this deep
And feels this strong
I can't convince myself
That this love is wrong

What makes you stay
When your world falls apart
What makes you try one more time
When it's not in your heart
At the end of your rope
When you can't find any hope
You still look at him and say
I just can't walk away
Tell me what makes you stay

A&F
]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:24:05 GMT <![CDATA[Just Killing Time]]> http://geocities.com/kelly091101/blog.html?cq=1&p=973 m
Name : Kelly
Birthdate : 1962
Birthplace : Maine
Current Location : New Hmpshire
Eye Color : Blue
Hair Color : Blonde
Piercings : Just my ears
Tatoos : None yet
Vehicle : Altima
Overused Phrase : "You are silly"
FAVORITES
Food : Cheesecake
Pub/Disc/Restaurant : Uno's
Candy : Snickers
Number : 9
Color : Pink
Animal : Giraffe
Drink : Diet Coke
Body Part on Opposite sex : Eyes
Perfume : Pink
TV Show : American Idol
Music Album : Hope Floats Soundtrack
Movie : Platoon
Actor/Actress : Michael Keaton
This or That
Pepsi or Coke : Coke
McDonalds or BurgerKing : McDonalds
Chocolate or Vanilla Chocolate
Hot Chocolate or Coffee : Coffee
Kiss or Hug : Kiss
Dog or Cat : Dog
Rap or Punk : If I had to pick one I guess I would say Rap
Summer or Winter : Summer
Scary Movies or Funny Movies : I really don't care for funny movies
Love or Money : Love
YOUR...
Bedtime : 11:00
Most Missed Memory : High School Basketball Games
Best phyiscal feature : Eyes
First Thought Waking Up : Coffee
Ambition : I want to make a difference
Best Friends : Mark, Sylvia and Betty
Weakness : Procrastination
Fears : Roller Coasters and driving when it's Icy
Longest relationship : Betty has been my BF for 25 years
HAVE YOU...
Cheated Your Partner : No
Ever been beaten up : No
Ever beaten someone up : NO!
Ever Skinny Dipped : Yes...many years ago
IN A GUY/GIRL
Favorite Eye Color : Blue
Favorite Hair Color : Brown
Short or Long : Short
Height : Average
Style : Casual
Looks or Personality : Personality
Hot or Cute Hot
Muscular or Really Skinny : Muscular
RANDOMS
What country do you want to Visit : Italy
How do you want to Die : Painlessly
Been to the Mall Lately : Of course...I havd two daughters
Get along with your Parents : My Mom drives me nuts!! My Dad is gone
Health Freak : No way
Believe in Yourself : Not always
Shower Daily : Yes
Been in Love : Yes
Do you Sing : I try
Hate anyone : I don't hate anyone...dislike a few
]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:22:05 GMT <![CDATA[Zodiac]]> http://geocities.com/kelly091101/blog.html?cq=1&p=956
Jamie and I went to see "Zodiac" last night. I have to say that I was a bit disappointed. The acting was amazing and the director did an awesome job but the story was not as complex as I thought it was. I have heard about the Zodiac since I was a little girl and always imagined it to be more intense. The codes were simple, the killer was not smart and the murders were even a bit uninteresting.

The reason the movie worked was because of it's theme....how not finding the answer to something can ruin people's lives. When obsession takes over everything that used to matter disappears. This movie shows that in the four key men that let their lives be taken over by this case.

Gyllenhaal did a wonderful job playing the nerdy, insecure Graysmith. As his obsession grows so does his character. He played his role perfectly and I just wanted to go and help him.

Robert Downey Jr was the reporter Paul Avery and he can play this role without even trying. A man with drug abuse, arrogance and a self- destructing personality. As Avery's obsession grew his life spiraled downward until he was lost forever. He is still one of my all-time favorite actors.

Dave Toschi was played by Mark Ruffalo. This case also changes the life of this SFPD's homicide detective. His reputation was ruined by the pursuit of the Zodiac.

William Armstrong was Toschi's partner and was played by Anthony Edwards. His character never really emerged and when the frustration became too much he jumped ship. (remember Dr. Green?)

Four men whose marriages, careers and self-worth were affected dearly by this case. Amazing how much power this killer had...not just over his victims.

Arguably, the best performance belongs to John Carroll Lynch who played Allen. Allen was the main suspect throughout the movie. He played creepy like no one else can. He doesn't do that much in the movie but just his presence makes you feel uncomfortable and scared.

The end of this movie doesn't leave you with a real conclusion. It was unsettling for me. It held my attention and I am still thinking about it this morning so I guess I would recommend it but don't go if you want fast-paced entertainment. This movie is more ordinary than you would think. (If serial killing can be ordinary)




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