Five for Friday

I've been fiddling around with a few ideas on how to make me a better blogger. Obviously, consistency isn't one of my strong areas. A friend of mine does a Ten for Tuesday post regularly (well, mostly) and I love the anticipation. I've decided to head in the same direction ...only I'm not saying mine will be anything worth anticipating. That would be a little big-headed of me. Oh, and Ten for Tuesday is way too much pressure. I'm settling on Five for Friday. I'm pretty sure I can think of five things to say (ha! ha! ho! ho! I can picture those who know me clutching their middles, heaving with laughter at the absurdity of that statement!). I haven't written anything substantial or inspirational so far and I probably won't start now. Humorous? Depends on my mood ...

1. I'm a pepper, you're a pepper .... What do I do with all these peppers? I've stuffed some in my freezer, given some away, had a pepper themed meal for two weeks. Still, there are more peppers in the garden. My garden is overflowing and I'm loving it!

2. Speaking of peppers, I haven't had one these bad boys in 4 days ... except for that teensy slip yesterday, but baby steps, baby steps ... Even crack addicts can't stop cold turkey, can they? My shakes are setting in, I have had a constant headache and I honestly don't know why I'm doing this to myself. Really, Diet Dr. Pepper? I like it, I look forward to it, it's not hurting me, it makes me feel better .... Oh geez, hand me the crack!

3. I just finished The Book Thief and absolutely loved it! I also just finished The Last Lecture and didn't love it. Liked, but didn't love (I think that might be blasphemous to say!).

4. I'm an opinionated person. Gasp! I usually don't have a problem letting people know where I stand on things. However, when it comes to politics, I usually keep my mouth shut. The argument usually isn't worth the effort. But, I'm going to leak something -- Palin. I like her. WHAT?! Booo! Hisss! I can hear feel all your nerve endings starting to sizzle! So, before you get your unders all wadded up, relax. I didn't say I would vote for her party ... didn't say I wouldn't ... but I like her. And I like her shoes. While I'm on the subject (probably the last time I'll ever be on this subject), a few fellas that I'm not so sure about ...

Him. Really, I don't care what side you lean toward, I'm pretty sure this guy's a Weenie.

And Him. Another topic for another day.

I'm tired of Obama crap. I'm tired of McCain crap. I'm tired of fanatics. I'm tired of biased arguments. I know people just love this stuff ... not me. Word to the wise -- don't talk to me about politics! I know my beliefs, I know my opinions, I know the issues that are important to me. Save your arguments for someone else! I believe in free speech (even when it's annoying), I am thankful for my right to vote, and yes, I understand the importance of this election. I will do my research. I will ask for clarification. I'm an intelligent person -- trust me to make a good judgement call. Whew! Didn't plan on that one! Are you ever going to read Five for Friday again? p.s. 2012 - Vote For Lacey! Baked goods and Twirly Skirts for all!


5. On a lighter note, Fall is in the air. I can smell it, I can feel it. My absolute favorite time of year! My kids are darling in their jeans and sweatshirts!

Happy Friday, everybody!