3.31.06 Friday Favorite

The Dixie Chicks are one of my ALL time favorite bands. They are extremely talented women and brilliant musicians. When Natalie Maines rightfully spoke her mind, it was not only unfair but WRONG what many people and the media did to these ladies and their band. We live in a country where freedom of speech should be supported. We may not agree with what is being said; however, we should fight like HELL for everyone's right to say it!

The Dixie Chicks will realease their new album, Taking The Long Way, on May 23, 2006. The featured song for this album is entitled Not Ready to Make Nice. You can view the world premiere of the video at www.aolmusic.com. I absolutely LOVE the video and the song! Way to go Natalie, Martie and Emily!! You ROCK!!

Please visit www.dixiechicks.com for more information.

3.30.06 Thursday 13

13 Jobs Worked By Haleigh Anne Starting with my first job... 1. S.W.A.T. (that stands for Sanitation, Waste and Trash) at Schlitterbahn - New Braunfels, TX 2. Polly's Pet Shop - NB, TX 3. Hostess/Waitress at Cancun Cafe - NB, TX 4. Homebound Student Tutor for NB Independt School District - NB, TX 5. Student Tutor for Austin ISD - Austin, TX 6. Waitress at Red Lobster - Austin, TX 7. Hillside Veterinary Clinic (twice) - Dallas, TX 8. Bookstore Clerk for the Bookstore at UT Tyler - Tyler, TX 9. Bartender at Eagle's Bluff - near Tyler, TX 10. Waitress at Chester's Hamburgers - San Antonio, TX 11. Substitute Teacher for Ennis ISD, Palmer ISD and Waxahachie ISD - TX 12. Division Order Analyst for an oil and gas company - Dallas, TX 13. Division Order Analyst for an oil and gas company - Dallas, TX - PRESENT Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. Peace of My Mind 2. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)

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3.30.06 HNT "6 Feet"

3.29.06 Way Back Wednesday

I probably won't participate in Way Back Wednesday too much; however, I couldn't resist posting this one. This is my dog when I first got her. She was so cute!! She now weighs about 65 lbs and is a bundle of energy. She will be 6 this summer. My baby is growing up!

3.28.06 Frog Close Up

This is the picture that got me started in photography. I like this picture because it looks like the frog is smiling. He was the best little subject and he sat so still. No matter how close I got, he just sat there. I guess he is a natural!

3.27.06 Me Monday

100 Things About Me

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3.24.06 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

10 Favorites
Favorite Season: Spring or Fall
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Time: 9 o'clock
Favorite Food: Pizza and French Fries
Favorite Drink: Water, Diet Coke & Rum
Favorite Ice Cream: Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla with Hersey's Chocolate Syrup
Favorite Place: My Bed
Favorite Sport: Hockey or Football
Favorite Actor: Jake Gyllenhaal
Favorite Actress: Reese Witherspoon

9 Currents
Current Feeling: Relaxed
Current Drink: Diet Coke
Current Time: 12:30 PM
Current Show on TV: None. I am at Work.
Current Mobile used: LG 1300
Current Windows Open: Outlook, Excalibur, Blogger
Current Underware: Light Blue Granny Panties...sorry
Current Clothes: Black sweater w/ embroidered beadwork, khaki pinstripe slacks w/cuffs, black alligator mules w/ 2'' heels
Current Thought: I wish I had worn better underware for this.

8 Firsts
First Nickname: Min-Min
First Kiss: Brian Merrick
First Crush: Brian Merrick
First Best Friend: Mary Konz
First Vehicle I Drove: 1968 VW Bug that was turned into a dunebuggy...I was 10, it was standard, and yes I drove it
First Job: Schlitterbahn S.W.A.T.
First Date: 4th grade dinner w/ a kid I didn't like
First Pet: A dog named Buffy

7 Lasts
Last Drink: Water
Last Kiss: Cameron?
Last Meal: Tuna salad and a baked potato
Last Website Visited: Peace of Mind
Last Movie Watched: Waiting
Last Phone Call: Business Call
Last TV Show Watched: Don't have TV...I have a TV to watch movies on but that is it

6 Have You Evers
Have You Ever Broken the Law: Yes
Have You Ever Been Drunk: Yes
Have You Ever Kissed Someone You Didn't Know: Yes
Have You Ever Been in the Middle/Close to Gunfire: Yes
Have You Ever Skinny Dipped: Yes
Have You Ever Broken Someone's Heart: Yes

5 Things
Things You Can Hear Right Now: Computer, my typing, heater, rustling of papers
Things On Your Bed: Sheets, Comforter, 2 Pillows, clothes and a dog
Things You Ate Today: Tuna salad and a baked potato
Things You Can't Live Without: Cameron, food, water, air
Things You Do When You Are Bored: Call Someone, read, watch a movie, sleep, internet searches

4 Place You Have Been Today
In the Car
At my Desk
Murphy's
File Room

3 Things On Your Desk Right Now
Frog Wallet
Computer
Diet Coke

2 Choices
Black or White: Black
Hot or Cold: Cold

1 Place You Would Like To Visit
I would like to go back to Italy

3.23.06 HNT "My Favorite Part...

...is that they are real."

3.22.06 Can't Stand Secret Nuts

I can't stand having secrets and I am not very good at keeping them either. Whenever I find the perfect present for someone or get the juiciest news, I tend to give the present early or find someone who the news doesn't concern and tell, tell, tell. There have been so many times that I wish I was not this way; however, I am and I have to deal with it.

When I started this blog, I wanted to remain anonymous so that I could feel free to post anything I wanted. It was going to be an outlet for me; especially, on Half Nekkid Thursday. Well, it is driving me crazy having this "secret"! When I am with people, I constantly thinking about my blog and the question "Should I tell them?" I am nutso or what? What is my deal?

To solve my "problem", I thought I would tell a few people and then maybe get over this silly obession. I mentioned the blog to my brother-in-law who is the keeper of ALL secrets. This is one guy you can completely trust with ANY secret...no matter how good (or bad) it is. We started talking about how I can't keep secrets and that not telling people about my blog might be the reason I haven't slept in four days. Yep, I'm nuts! He and my husband also concluded that the word "blog" sounded dirty. Yep, they're boys!

Anyway, this was my brother-in-law's advice..."Well, maybe you need to do what I do. Have one main blog that you play with all the time; then, have two other blogs right below it." Yep, he's nuts (or at least he really likes them)!

3.20.06 Monday Quickie

The boss left early; so, I thought I would get a quickie in this Monday. I have plans to go out tonight (yes, on a Monday...woo hoo me!!) and I won't be in until late. The probability of me entertaining any of you that late is slim to none. Today, is a typical Monday. I am tired, I keep thinking about the weekend I had and I can't wait for the week to get rollin'.

I would like to comment on all the nut cases that were out driving during the Flood o' 2006 yesterday. Haven't we all heard a MILLION times that "it only takes a few inches of water to completely float your car"? I mean really what were you people thinking? You might be asking, "Well, Haleigh, how did you get the pics?" Ok...so, add my name to the should-be-fully-committed-nut-jobs that were out driving in the monsoon. However, I am a blogger (maybe even a journalist) and it is my job and duty to endanger my life and every one around me so that I can post cool pictures like these.

3.16.06 HNT "It's All About Comfort"

So, what's HNT? It stands for "Half-Nekkid Thursday". To learn more, please click here. The first time I heard about HNT, I fell in love with the idea. So, every Thursday, please check back to see what I have posted. I assume some weeks will be more interesting than others. Enjoy! and HAPPY HNT!!

First Timer

Hello and welcome to my blog. This is my first time to do this (yes, a blog virgin); so, please bare with me. It is funny how scary this is. I mean I am an English major and I consider myself an author...of sorts. I should be good at this. It should be a breeze for me, right? But, really it is scary as hell. I have been building it up all day. At work, I kept thinking about how I would start off or what I would include in my first post. Would I welcome my new readers? Would I tell my life story? Should I pick a definate format and stick it to? The problem is I am a perfectionist. Yes, a perfectionist who can't spell worth a damn! Putting something out there for other people to see (eventhough most of you will be strangers) scares me to death. Anyway, I am giving this a try and this is how I choose to start...

My muse...if you will. This brilliant and talented woman introduced me to the world of blogging. We will call her Babs. I didn't get to spend much time with Babs; however, it seems to be a pattern in my life that most influences don't stick around too long. It is as if they are there to get me started and then they move on down the road. What I loved most about Babs was her laugh and her love of naked-ness. People who love to be naked facinate me as I am not a lover of my own naked-ness. To be so comfortable with no barriars on my body, would be lovely. Oh, and her laugh...WOW. It is perfect. It is throaty and deep but feminine. She throws her head back and laughs from her belly like you just said the funniest thing in the world. It is the kind of laugh that I only wish I could pull off (rather than my Wilma Flinstone laugh that sounds like a whacked out chimpmunk). When she left she said, "Keep people laughing". I hope I can. Babs, I wish you the best of luck and hope that your new path is shiny, green and comfortable. Thank you for getting me started...