In Memory.....my own goodbye.

I have tried to write this post at least 100 times today and just couldn't find the words that would do it justice. Since I didn't get to say goodbye, this will probably be the only closure I get. At 9 a.m. this morning, I was notified by phone that a dear friend of mine had taken his own life. He was only 32 years old and leaves behind a wife and young, three year old son. I had the pleasure of knowing David for a good while and dated him for four years. Though we didn't leave each other on good terms, somehow we found a way to get past it and still remain friends. After a few days went by and I didn't get a response through emails whether he was ok or not, I feared something bad had happened. Never in a million years would I have expected to get the call that he died by his own hands. It's too late to pay my respects, he was buried yesterday.

I just sit here and wonder to myself, how bad could life actually get that he thought there was no hope? no way out....but death. How sad was he? Was he alone? Was there something I could have done or said to change his mind? Those questions don't matter now.....he leaves behind a lot of sad, heartbroken people who will never get to know why.

So, here's my goodbye David. You will be missed, but never forgotten. I'm glad I got to know you while you were here.

Goodbye Friend,

Angela

Oh you are much too kind dear Officer!!!!

So I was leaving my office at twelve for lunch. You know, the normal routine. I was headed out to my mom and dad's house to save myself from driving allllll the way across the lake to my own home for lunch. Anyway, I'm leisurely traveling down the lakefront. For those of you who are not familiar with the lakefront in Lake Village, it's pretty clear what it is. It's the scenic road with great views of the lake that runs parallel with Highway 65. Back to my point, I'm driving down the lakefront and obviously not paying attention to how fast I'm going when I see it......oh yeah....you know the feeling! White car with blue, blinking lights......I'm pretty sure that's the sickest feeling a person can have besides a bleeding ulcer or giving birth two a 20 pound baby. But I digress.

I've been caught, there's no time to slow down and pray he didn't see me. So, I pull into the driveway of some unsuspecting homeowner and await my punishment. Thank the good Lord above I was buckled in though....brownie points for me! Mr. Officer What's his Name glides up to my driver's side window all slow and leary like I was going to pull out a 9mm or something and shoot him dead. After seeing it's just little ole me, he lightens up, we shoot the bull and he asks for the usual. At this point, I've accepted that I was speeding and am wishing he'd hurry up and write the ticket so I can eat for Pete's sake!! But, the Lord heard my silent prayer and I swear a host of heavenly angels started to sing behind that abnormally tall officer when he told me, "Just slow it down ma'am and have a nice day."......insert heavenly singing here.....Yes my friends, I got pulled over by Arkansas' finest and walked away with only a nice warning. I thanked the officer for his kindness and made my way to lunch.

I'm sure it was my southern charm and thick accent that swayed him. Or it could've been that I told him I used to work for the court system and now work for an insurance company. No? Then it must have been the never-fail batting of the eyelashes that won him over!! Whatever the reason, I thanked God for small miracles and nice little blue warnings today!

Keep 'em between the ditches,

A. Pie

A short survey

I know everyone has filled out these kinds of surveys on Facebook or Myspace. So, I thought I would do one here...why not??? It's not like I'm working or something ;) sheesh....

A. Attached or single? attached
B. Best friend? my husband, Jared
C. Cake or pie? can I have both?
D. Dog or cat? dog definitely!!!
E. Essential item? cigarettes (bad, I know) or cell phone
F. Favorite color? Razorback Red
G. Gummy bears or worms? worms
H. Hometown? Lake Village, Arkansas
I. Favorite indulgence? homemade Italian red gravy or crawfish...yummy
J. January or July? July, of course...it's my birthday month!
K. Kids? I want 'em....and I need to hurry
L. Life isn’t complete without? love of family and friends
M. Marriage date? 10/20/07...almost the one year mark!!
N. Number of brothers and sisters? 2 sisters...one twin and one older
O. Oranges or apples? both
P. Phobias? for some reason, I have this fear of falling and knocking out my front teeth...weird, I know.
Q. Quote?"There is no remedy for love but to love more." Henry David Thoreau
R. Reasons to smile? Plenty!!!
S. Season of choice? spring and fall
T. Travel dreams? Italy
U. Unknown fact about me? just about everyone knows I'm a left handed twin....unknown fact: I've only been in love 3 times.
V. Vegetable? potato
W. Worst habit? Procrastinator – ditto!....me too!!!
X. X-ray or ultrasound? either....doesn't realy bother me
Y. Your favorite restaurants? Sherman's, Doe's, Jared's parent's house
Z. Zodiac sign? Cancer

Feel free to do one of your own!

Later alligator,

That Pieroni girl

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations are in order for my friends, Emerson and Grace. I found out yesterday that they are expecting their first child!!!! Woo hoooooo!!! I'm so excited for them. They will be the coolest, most awesome parents. I guess it's time for another round of baby showers down here. And all eyes are pointed on me to be the next to get knocked up!!! Ha ha....I've promised to quit smoking first, so it will be pretty obvious when we start trying.

Here is a lovely picture of the happy couple that I edited just for the occasion! Way to go Emerson, you're not shooting blanks!!!!

See ya on the flip side,

Angelita

Too cute not to share!!!

I know I ragged on the Razorbacks because of the pitiful game Saturday. But, I couldn't help but share this picture showing some Hog lovin'!! May I present to you Miss Molly Beth...future Razorback cheerleader with a smile that could melt the hardest heart. I'm sure her parents are so proud. Had I went to this game, this would have been the only highlight!! Such a cutie!!!

Love, peace and chicken grease

A-Dogg

ASU Homecoming....at least THIS Arkansas team won!!!!

Early (and I mean early) Saturday morning, we all loaded up and headed out to Jonesboro to attend the Homecoming game there and visit Jared's sister Ashley. After the long drive, we decided to do a little shopping and eat a bite for lunch. During the trip, we were catching bits and pieces of the Razorback game. But everyone knows, listening and watching the game are two different things. While we were eating lunch, we got to catch the last quarter of the game. Or as I like to refer to it, "the most miserable 15 minutes I've had the pleasure of experiencing". We lost. Period. We suck....blah, blah, blah. However, I had a lot more faith in the Red Wolves (formerly Indians).

The game was awesome, the crowd was great and the stands were packed. Just about everyone I saw had either red or black on and you could feel the energy throughout the entire stadium. Of course, I had to take pictures....shut up....it's been awhile since I've been to a college homecoming game!! What's even funnier is what happened before the game. All of us girls decided to do a little tailgating beforehand since we found a great parking place!!! (Well worth the $10 in my opinion) I was surprised they even allowed alcohol on a dry campus, but who am I to argue? A nice fella went and got us a few beers. I look around and notice everyone has cups and decide we probably need them too. "Oh no, don't worry about it, they won't say anything." WRONG!!! Out of that huge crowd, one campus police officer came right up to me, Mrs. Shari and Becky and scolded us in front of the group. He was nice about it, but still!!! Mrs. Shari thought it was funny that at her age, he even had the nerve to come over there. Anywho............on to the pictures!!!

And there you have it folks!! A nice short vacation with all the Pieroni women. We had a great time and got in some good shopping as well. For those of you who haven't been to their new mall, it is wonderful!!! Alas, I must end this and face the thing I loathe the most in the entire world.....MONDAY!!! Aggggghhhhh....hopefully, I'll make it until five.

Peace out,

Angelina

So....yeah...ummmm

Yeah, got all miserable and sick for a few days....and...GASP....actually stayed home from work one day!!!! Can you believe it??? The last time I had off was my honeymoon last October. Which reminds me, I have a one year wedding anniversary coming up next month. ONE.WHOLE.YEAR.....who woulda thunk it??

Anywho, just dropping by to let all of my (five) readers know that I haven't lost my camera. I will be taking some photos this weekend fo sho!! My mother-in-law and Becky and I will be traveling to Jonesboro this weekend to celebrate ASU's homecoming with my other sister-in-law, Ashley. And shop we shall!!!!! Expect the normal candid shots and a few of us posed together...doesn't everyone take pictures when more than two people are together?? No? Oh well, I DO!!!!!

It is now 1:08 and I have to somehow entertain myself until five o'clock wherein I will run out of the office door shouting, "Free at last, free at last, thank GOD almighty I'm free at last" and sprint like a mad woman to my car, speed across the lake and begin imbibing on a few cold, tasty beverages that are presently calling my name.

Hope everyone has a great weekend....and pray that Alabama doesn't totally annihilate Arkansas in Fayetteville this weekend.

Hallelujah it's Friday,

A to tha Pieroni