Below are the 16 most recent journal entries recorded in beansmom's LiveJournal:

Monday, August 28th, 2006
8:02 pm	do this, because it's right!!! http://www.letssaythanks.com/ you can pick out a thank you card and the Xerox Corporation will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq. You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to some member of the armed services. It is FREE and it only takes a second. Wouldn't it be wonderful if the soldiers received a bunch of these? Current Mood: pleased (Comment on this)
Sunday, December 18th, 2005
8:57 pm	Your Christmas is Most Like: A Charlie Brown Christmas Each year, you really get into the spirit of Christmas. Which is much more important to you than nifty presents. What Movie Is Your Christmas Most Like? (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Friday, November 18th, 2005
9:12 pm	everybody loves steffie happy birthday to you happy birthday to you happy birthday to my steffie happy birthday to you!!!! I love you. Mom (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Friday, October 21st, 2005
12:16 am	It's all about friends Ok, so I've kept my mouth shut for entirely too long. I do have things to say, and for those of you that know me well, I will write the following from my heart. I've had a sucky week. I'm not gonna go into everything, but believe me...it was a bad week. At my lowest, my best friend,Sandy, calls me at work to see if I want to meet her for lunch. I stammered a bit, and she says to me, "We don't have to go if you don't want to" My response was"I just need to see you" No questions, no drama, no nothing except...she would be there. That was all. And she was. I saw her, I broke down, I was better. Almost instantly. We had lunch...beer and fried pickles...pasta...and chocolate. My problems did not go away. But 80% of my stress was gone. She did that. Not with lunch, not with beer and pickles, but just with the matter of fact-ly way of telling me....she would be there. I could have spent the entire afternoon with her and never had told her a thing, and...she would be there. That's what friends do. They're where they need to be when you need them most. Tonight my other best friend Kimmie came over for margaritas and nachos. She's got three kids and all the stress that comes with a big family, and yet she wanted to be here tonight to let me know she was sorry for not being there for me yesterday. I never even called her. But when I did tell her about everything that happened yesterday, she felt the need to comfort me...not only for my sake, but for hers. She wanted to make sure I was ok. She knows I DON'T stress out. And she needed to see for herself that I was fine. That is also a good friend. Put the crap behind you. You never know when a friend is going to need you...and how much her needing you is going to make you feel wonderful inside. It's just the right thing to do. You see your friends, sometimes daily, and sometimes not for months, or years at a time. But it is soooo important to keep them as close as possible. Forget the drama, forget the hurt, just remember that if you're there for them, they will be there for you. And that, in itself, is worth everything. There is one side note I have to bring up. I do have extraordinary friends. Not just one or two, but a lot of them. Everyone who is reading this now has touched my life in some way. I don't want to lose that. Even if we haven't talked in months, I am still here for you. And I thank you for coming into my life. I may be the luckiest woman in the world. My father has often said to me..."You have the best friends in the world" And I believe he is right. Don't let the drama kill a friendship...build on it...tell your friend that you're sorry....or you love them...whatever is needed right now. Be there for them. I would bet they will be there for you. I know you all have a "Sandy" or "Kimmie" in your life. Don't do things or say things that could ruin that forever. If you need help in mending a friendship...I am not the one to come to. I was taught at a very early age the importance of friendship. My close friends will most likely be close friends until I die. Current Mood: contemplative (4 Comments |Comment on this)
Tuesday, September 6th, 2005
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Thursday, July 28th, 2005
10:21 am	in the keys and loving it hi everyone. here i am in the keys and i'm on the computer. what's wrong with this picture? my dear husband,along with a few others,are out on the boat hopefully catching lobster. they only got 10 yesterday so i can only hope they can improve today. they left rather early...ok, not really..so i stayed home to clean before i leave in the morning. i just got done reading jennifer's entry and i'm worried about her. i should be there, and i will be tomorrow. i understand how she feels, and i am hoping everything works out soon. i've got a good sunburn going on right now. i spent most of the day out on the boat yesterday and refused to wear any sunblock. so the burn i have is all my own fault!! i am going shopping later to spend the money i haven't spent yet. my kids haven't called so i'm guessing nothing has burned down. and i was bad and took the rummikub game with me and i think they're a little pissed. sorry!! well..i'm out. gonna go finish cleaning then head out to somewhere to spend some money. jenn...i will be home soon. i love you and things will get better. i'll bring you home something special!! Current Mood: worried (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Wednesday, June 15th, 2005
11:08 pm	i'm updating, gosh! So what have you been up to? I've noticed everyone is writing less and less. Except Angie who passes gas and writes about it in her journal. (Really Angie, I love you. Just had to pick on someone!) I've been sooooo busy with nothing at all. Went to Key West a couple of weeks ago with Sandy and the lesbians. What a hoot. We had a blast! But don't look for any tan lines. We were at a clothing optional place. I didn't get naked, the sun never showed it's face the entire time we were there. Headed to Tampa last week-end to go see the "Stud". My God, how that man loves me! We looked at houses with a realtor and looked at some model homes. They have some wonderful houses with some crazy high prices! But we went around to see where locations are, and we had fun!! I'm glad I didn't find my dream home, I can't afford it till December anyway. I hope everyone has looked ad Jen & Sky's engagement pictures. I played the part of Mommy and already ordered 8 of them. That Jennifer Brum has talent. I mean, my daughter is beautiful, but how in the heck did she make Skyler look like a model? (Love that boy!) Going in for surgery next Thursday. They're going to cut some funky thing out of my toe. I'm taking sick days for a couple of days even though the doc says I would be fine the next day. Why push it? Especially when I'm gonna have to wear a boot for the following 3 weeks. Having the lesbians over on Saturday night. Everyone is welcome to come over. They are going to take a good look at the house to make sure they want to buy it. If they decide yes, then that's one less thing I have to worry about. Hey, if you know anyone looking for a little house, we've got another one that will be going on the market in October! I figure between the move, the wedding, selling houses, and all the crap that goes on with all of that, I should be one tired woman by Jan. 1st. Hope you all are having as good a summer as I am. I really do love my life. I learned long ago, if you're not happy with your life...change it. I did that quite a few years ago, and things seem to be going fine. Sending out the love!!!! I will get back to the journal again when I've got something to talk about. In the immortal words of Skyler.....Laaaaater Current Mood: cheerful (6 Comments |Comment on this)
Friday, May 20th, 2005
9:28 am	there's a never-ending supply of french fries in dog heaven Today is Skyler's birthday. I really hope we rebound from this morning, and help him have a very happy one. It is his last one as a single man. I guess I didn't start his day too well. I had to call him to help Matt take care of Divi. She passed away this morning in her sleep. Nothing like waking up to that. But, I'm very happy she went in her sleep and didn't suffer like Faith did. She was eating french fries last night, so she was a very happy, yet spoiled, dog. I guess she missed Faith more than we knew. And they're together now. Somehow, it's a good thing. I will miss her terribly. And I know everyone else will too. I love that stupid dog. Current Mood: crushed (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Sunday, April 24th, 2005
10:17 am	Jerry is leaving Today is the day...not thrilled!!!!! Current Mood: uncomfortable (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, April 20th, 2005
12:18 pm	Jerry's last day So today is Jerry's last day at work..and I think it may even bother him a little. So he is meeting up with friends at BW3's after work. (maybe 6:00 or so) So if anyone feels the need to drink or eat wings come on down. You can call me and I'll let you know what time for sure. I know I haven't really kept everyone up to date, but I am going to have a lot of time on my hands starting next week. Look for a good one then. Outta here. Nanci Current Mood: numb (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, April 6th, 2005
12:10 pm	It's all about the Bean Okay, I just looked at my most recent entry and I figured it's been too long since I posted. Things are going very well. My dear husband is waiting to hear about a job in Tampa and although I'm apprehensive about moving...it is very exciting. I know he is really excited because he went there for an interview on Monday and came home with a terrific attitude. He liked the people and he likes the position. Please everyone pull for him...he deserves it. Jennifer's wedding plans are going very well. I'm also thrilled with the photographer she picked out. The woman will do her proud, I'm sure. Everything is coming together and the items we haven't tackled yet will get accomplished. And summer break for Jennifer may truly be a "summer break". My Matthew is supposed to come home @ the 19th of this month. I do miss him and want him back. I haven't told him that there is a possibility that we may be moving, but I figure when his key no longer fits in the lock, he'll get the idea. I hope he likes the idea. Close to Busch Gardens and all. Not a bad deal for a college kid! Okay I'm outta here. I love you all. Ready for Phase 10 whenever anyone can come over. (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Saturday, March 19th, 2005
12:17 pm	It's the week-end!! Okay, so I really have not too much going on, but there is so much to do. Work was fun this week, because I had lots to do. My dad left last week-end so it was a bit lonely without him. I called him today and he misses me too. I love that about him. He always makes me feel good. I guess that's why I call him. I can't wait till Jenn's spring break. I'm hoping we get a whole lot done before it's over so that she can calm down a bit about it. She's been fun. So the stress hasn't gotten to bridezilla stage yet. Thank God!! I think she's made all the right decisions so far. I don't think any of her plans are outrageous. She's got a picture in her mind of what the whole wedding will be like, and so far...she's right on the money! Everyone that's coming should be ready for a great wedding and New Years party. I believe it's going to be a bit more formal than she had originally anticipated, but that's fine. People should dress for the biggest N.Y.'s party they've ever been to. Like I said, not too much going on here. I love planning weddings, and since I'm not going to plan anymore of my own, this is a great outlet. If anyone needs help planning theirs, just give me a call...in 2006! Have a super Day everyone. I'll post again if anything crazy happens. Current Mood: ditzy (Comment on this)
Sunday, March 6th, 2005
10:19 am	more wedding stuff today A quick post just to say I'm very excited about going wedding dress shopping with Miss Bean today. I hope she finds the dress she's been dreaming of. We had a lot of fun last week-end doing this, and I can only imagine it'll be more fun this time with Walsh. My dad is visiting now and is over at Jenn's house enjoying breakfast. He is soooo proud of her it's funny. But so am I, so when he goes off on a tangent about her it's enjoyable to listen to. Gonna take a couple of days off this week to enjoy my dad's visit...looking forward to that! Gotta get ready to go. Till next time, as Skyler says...Peace Out! (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Thursday, February 17th, 2005
6:20 pm	Not a bad day after all So I thought today was going to be a wash out. I had to go to this meeting in Jacksonville for work. I hate these meetings. But instead of fight traffic this morning Jerry and I got a room at a Best Western hotel close to the meeting and we celabrated Valentine's Day. I met him for dinner last night at * and we went to Long Horn. Yum! He went back to work and I went and watched the end of American Idol in the hotel. When the show was over...go David Brown!!...I read a book and went to sleep. Jerry got in about 12:30 and because my daughter reads this I will suffice it to say we both went to sleep with smiles on our faces. Got up this morning and got dressed for the meeting, kissed Jerry goodbye and headed off. It took me 6 minutes to get there, instead of the hour it usually takes. I loved it. So the meeting started and all was fine, but then the district manager stuck his head in and asked our supervisor if he could interrupt. Well, he came in, along with the pharmacy supervisor, and my boss..Mr. Dillman with this huge cake. They were celebrating my 15 years with Walgreens. It was pretty cool. I got a crown and scepter(i can't spell...it was a wand with a star at the end) We all ate cake and had a very nice time. They all left and we got back to our meeting. I love when i get kudos for what I do!!! Then I had to drive home...well, that took an hour. And on the way I thought I called Jerry to make sure I95 and I295 hadn't changed much...well I called the wrong number. This guy answered and I said to him, thinking it was Jerry, "I'm headed down 95 going to 295...what lane do I need to be in. " He says ,"so where are you headed from..." at that point I knew I wasn't talking to Jerry and hung up on him. That was bad. But when I got to a place where there wasn't so much traffic I called the guy back and thanked him and told him I had dialed the wrong # and he was sweet enough to go ahead and give me directions...or he would have if I hadn't hung up on him. There are good people left in this world. So now I'm home. And tired. But I would like to thank everyone who let me know they cared about the loss of our dog. You people are great. Have a splendid week-end all. And I will update later. (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Sunday, February 6th, 2005
12:20 pm	IT'S SUPER BOWL SUNDAY Well, we finially made it. The big day is here and I'm all excited. Who really cares who wins? Well I care a bout the commercials. But at this point I don't even know what channel the big game is on. Guess I'd better check that info out so I can record it for Jerry. Jerry has made it to the stadium. He said the town was emty. No traffic or anything. I bet by now, that has changed. I'm headed to Sandy's to watch the game...cause we can smoke in her house. I'm thinking of moving the big screen to her house so everything is just perfect. On another note. Someone needs to tell me what to wrote about on these things. I seem to just ramble on and I could actually try to make this interesting, but I'm not quite sure how. Had the lesbians over last night. What a blast. Actually we had 2 sets of lesbians here. No cat fights or anything, it was just fun. Jerry loved it, cause they all fuss over him. Does that mean anything? I think he is a true lesbian. Enjoy the big day everyone. I will update again soon. GO JACKSONVILLE!!!! Show everyone that this town rocks! Current Mood: anxious (Comment on this)
Friday, February 4th, 2005
6:08 pm	What is this I'm writing in??? Okay, so I've been told I should write something. Well, what do you do if you have nothing to say? I guess you just ramble on like I'm doing now. I expect if I would keep up with this I could improve my typing skills. So maybe it won't be so bad. Today is just a trial run. When I really get the nack of this I'll write something interesting....oh yeah, something interesting...Jerry is meeting Former President Carter today at Regency Square. He's at a book signing. That's all. Love to you all who sat and read this. Thank you. (1 Comment |Comment on this)