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1. Enough with the _____. poor economy, rising gas prices (again), cold weather and winter.

2. _____ causes me to be conflicted.  Life

3. I’ve been craving _____. warm weather.

4. _____ makes me laugh. Will Smith

5. I wish I could go to _____ next week.  Bermuda

6. _____ has been on my mind lately.  Paul leaving home for college (because right now we’re discussing SAT test, college visits, college funds, top five choices and all that other stuff)

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

Friday:  Staying Home and Staying Warm!

Saturday:  Errands, hanging out with friends.

Sunday:  Church, Cooking, Reading, Watching Football.

Monday:  Holiday

Tuesday:  Inauguration

Wednesday:  Day Off From Work to Recuperate from all the fun I’m going to have during this long weekend!

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Hello everyone and welcome to the First Friday in 2009.  It feels so weird writing 2009…lol.  Hope everyone had a wonderful New Year’s Day and are looking forward to the best year ever.  And…here we go!

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1. The world is _____. filled with individuals from various races, nationalities, creeds, genders, religions and families.  And no two people are alike.

2. _____ was the last thing I said. I love you

3. I wonder _____. why folks are so cantankerous; just received an email from a constituent asking why we wasted money on advertising for folks who should know better.  If he saw the research that I looked at weekly, he would know that not everyone ‘gets it.’

4. _____ at the end of all things. God’s grace and mercy is

5. There’s something to be said for _____.  keeping your mouth shut.

6. _____ is where I want to be.  With hubby on an exotic island with a long island iced tea and a good book

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

Friday evening:  Relaxing and releasing  in front of the fireplace, with a good book and a good drink.

Saturday:  Errands, movies, shopping

Sunday:  Enjoying the last day of my vacation, starting off the New Year by going to church, cooking dinner and reading.  Unfortunately preparing to go back to work…but I’m thankful that I have a good job.

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Fill in the lyrics…with the correct ones or ones of your own :-) Have fun with this, don’t worry if you don’t know ‘em…just make up something silly or do a silly one and a serious one! The most important part is to have fun with it.

And…here we go!

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1. Said the night wind to the little lamb, _____. I’m going to huff and puff and blow you away.
2. The first Noel, the angel did say, _____. Behold, I come in peace.
3. _____, Over the hills and everywhere.  Round and round,
4. It came upon the midnight clear, _____.  two beautiful planets shining in the midst.
5. _____, Let your heart be light.  Be still, turn toward your Supreme Being
6. And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing _____. with glee and joy heartily to the Lord.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

Friday:  Hang out at home, watched TV, posted blogs, announced contest winners.

Saturday:  Shopping, running errands, dinner with friends

Sunday:  church, cooking, shopping, reading, relaxing…LOVING THAT I DON’T HAVE TO GET READY FOR WORK ON MONDAY.  On vacation for two weeks.  Yay me. ;)

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And…here we go!

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1. My stomach _____________. is full; I just ate lunch.  Yum yum.
2. _________ is what I ate the most of on Thursday. Dressing…yum, yum…I said that before…right…lol.
3. The yard __________. is well maintained because of my hubby.
4. _____________ is where I’d rather be at any given time.  On a tropical island, catered to by good-looking male ‘slaves’ who will do whatever I want, whenever I want
5. The smell of ______________ reminds me of ______________. grey flannel; hubby.
6. ________ is what I need right now! More time…
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

Friday: 75th b-day party/celebration for one of my girlfriend’s mother

Saturday:  Pamper Me Day

Sunday:  Church, Read, Relax, Rest, catch up with APOOO family,

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And…here we go!

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1. Please feel free to _____________. leave comments on my blog postings. ;)

2. When I _________ I can’t help sniffing it occasionally.  receive flowers
3. My favorite thing to cook is __________. anything I can put in the microwave.
4. _____________ is something I can’t get enough of. Money
5. That’s the thing I love most about ______________. you.
6. ________ always makes me think to myself, what the heck? Small-minded people
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

Friday evening:  Headed to Pittsburgh for daughter’s cheerleading competition

Saturday   Daughter’s cheerleading competition, drive 3.5 hours to head home for dinner with friends

Sunday:  Rest, Relax, Read

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And…here we go!

1. My blueprint for success includes _____________. my family by my side and working hard at something that I love and have a great deal of passion for.

2. _________ was the last candy I ate.  Baby Ruth

3. The best facial moisturizer I’ve ever used is __________. Clinique

4. _____________ can be good therapy. Reading and a glass of wine

5.(In case you still don’t know about him or who he is,)  I’d like to tell you about ______________. our 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama.  PS He is not a Muslim and the world will NOT end because a black man has been elected President.  Please…don’t give black folks too much credit…lol…but we will take credit where it is due. ;)

6. ________ is my strongest characteristic. Loyalty

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

Friday Night:  Son’s high school football game, they’re in the Play-Offs…yippee!

Saturday:  Daughter’s competitive c/leading competition, MD to visit in-laws.

Sunday:  Reading, Resting, Relaxing…maybe take the family out to dinner.

DISCUSSION QUESTION

Share your list in the comment section.

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from Friday Fill-Ins by Janet
And…here we go!
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1. My favorite food seasoning is _____________.  hot sauce

2. _________ is music to my ears.  TGIF

3. Lucky is __________. winning the lottery

4. _____________ is something I take very seriously. Being a loving and understanding parent

5. Many people ______________. died so that I would have the right to vote

6. ________ was the last thing I bought at the store. Grey Goose

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!  Friday Night:  High School football…my son’s team is going to the play offs!  Saturday headed to MD…weekend to hang out with the in-laws and assist as necessary.  Sunday, I want to read and rest!

DISCUSSION QUESTION

Share your list in the comment section.

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And…here we go!

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1. Right now, I’m feeling _____________.
2. _________ is where I want to be.
3. How does one __________?
4. _____________ keeps me on track.
5. Please don’t ______________.
6. ________ fills me with joy.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

MY RESPONSES

Right now I’m feeling annoyed.

On a tropical island is where I want to be.

How does one NOT have a clue?

My kids keep me on track.

Please don’t invade my space without my permission.

Any day I don’t have to work, yet still get paid, fills me with joy!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to going to my son’s football game, tomorrow my plans include doing absolutely NOTHING, plan to get some reading done, and Sunday, I want to relax!

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Share your Friday Fill-Ins in the comments section below or leave a link to your blog post.

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And…here we go!

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1. Follow the _____________.
2. _________ is something I always take with me on vacation.
3. To achieve your goals, you must __________.
4. _____________ is something I’d like you to know about me.
5. I have a ______________.
6. ________ floats.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

My Responses:

Follow your heart (I bet you thought I was going to say follow the yellow brick road…hehe.)

Books, books, books are something I always take with me on vacation.

 To achieve your goals, you must work smarter and not harder.

I believe in saying what I mean, being direct and straightforward rather than taking the passive aggressive approach…that’s so cowardly…is something I’d like you to know about me.

I have a craving for a Jack Lambert burger.

Toy boats float.

And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to hanging out with my husband at my son’s high school football game,  tomorrow my plans include the making strides for breast cancer walk; manicure/pedicure; dinner with friends; and Sunday, I want to relax.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Share your Friday Fill-Ins in the comments section below or leave a link to your blog post.

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1. One of the best concerts/plays/movies I ever saw that I really didn’t think I’d like was _____________.
2. _________ is a recipe I recently made (or meal I recently ordered) that was delicious!
3. It’s time for __________.
4. _____________ is quite refreshing.
5. If I never hear the word ______________ again, it’ll be too soon.
6. To one side of the curving road was a ________, and on the other was a ________.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

1.  Beauty and the Beast on Broadway…absolutely WONDERFUL!

2.  Hubby made a seafood dish which was delish!

3.  A Weekend Getaway with just hubby and me we were discussing this this evening.

4.  A brisk walk is quite refreshing.

5. RESPECT

6.  Tree; oncoming car.

7. Friday–payday; son’s football game.  Saturday–finishing up an audit and getting paid; manicure and pedicure.  Sunday–church, homecooked meal, reading and staying up late because I don’t have to go to work on Monday.

OTHER LITERARY NEWS FROM APOOO:

GIVEAWAYS

Ruth from Bookish Ruth is giving away a signed hardcover copy of Tethered by Amy MacKinnon and one paperback ARC. You can enter here by October 16.

Hey Lady, Whatcha Reading is giving away a copy of the Last Beach Bungalow by Jennie Nash.  You can enter here by October 19.

Both Jaime at Confessions of a Bibliophile and Alea at Pop Culture Junkie are giving away a copy of Matrimony by Joshua Henkin

LITERARY NEWS IN REVIEW FROM APOOO

Sony hires Dave Farrow to read 30 days non-stop on Sony Reader–I can imagine reading 30 books in 30 days and have done so…but reading 30 days NON-STOP…NO THANK YOU. ;)

WHY ARE LITERARY READINGS SO EXCRUCIATINGLY BAD?– What was the last author appearance/book signing event you attended and how was it?

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