New Used Furniture

I got some new furniture recently. And best of all it was all FREE!!! I got 12 of these chairs from the school. I put them in the boy's room, down stairs with the card table and these are extras for when we have people over. Then I got a student desk to put in the play room. the school called the furniture "surplus" and I got it all for free.

Then I finally got upstairs furniture. This set used to be Esther's. She gave it to Mom & Marvin & M&M gave it to me. I got it several weeks ago, but I had in the garage cleaning them. They cleaned up really nice. And go great in my living room. The pillows I alread had.

Starting to recover

We had a pretty crazy weekend. Friday Cody spent the night with a friend, Bray & I went to Carter's preschool graduation & then over the the Letterman's house. Bray spent the night with Trevor.

Saturday, we went to the pool with Neviah, Cody & Ashley. Then I stopped by Uncle Phil's house to see his new ride & help him out with the bluetooth phone. Then a cook out with Aunt Teri's crew.

Sunday, had lunch with Ashley & Neviah before they headed home. Then we went to mom's for a cook out with her crew. Which included the grandparents, Richie, Sarah & Theoden. Bray took this picture of us & I said, "Bray you cut my head off." To which They replied, "ouch."

Then the boys & I went to see Night at the Museum 2.

Monday I managed to clean my carpets upstairs & clean a sofa & love seat that mom gave me. Then 9ish hours of shopping with my new friend Amy. ALL of which were super late nights.

I think I am going to be recovered by tomorrow. I hope you all had a great Memorial Day weekend.

WOF Follow Up

This is the email that I got this week inviting me to a try out for Wheel of Fortune.

Congratulations! You have been selected to attend aWHEEL OF FORTUNE contestant audition (by invitation only). We have reserved the following appointment for you:

When: June 3, 2009 Time: 1:30 PM

Where: Welk Resort Hotel Branson - Stage Door Restaurant ( Located inside Theatre lobby )
1984 State Highway 165
Branson, MO 65616


You are responsible for parking.

Keep in mind that Wheel of Fortune's contestant team is looking for enthusiastic puzzle solvers.
Ask yourself these questions before deciding to attend the audition:

*Do you think you can solve puzzles under pressure on national television?
(Everyone is good at Wheel of Fortune in the comfort of his/her living room!)
*Can you be heard calling out letters? (It sounds simple, but sometimes we cannot hear people.)
*Do you have a good presence and energy?

Please - don't spend time and money coming to the audition if you will not be able to show us your enthusiasm!

You need to RSVP as soon as possible to secure your place in the audition. Call (888)569-4335. When you RSVP, please do the following:

1) leave the date and time of your audition
2) leave your name (spell if difficult)
3) leave your phone number

Please do not leave any additional information.

Print out a copy of this invitation and bring it to the audition.

Be prepared to show picture identification.

Please read the following information carefully. It applies to everyone attending the audition:

*It’s important to be on time. Arrive about 15 minutes ahead of time.

*Unfortunately, we cannot change your audition time or date.

*All expenses incurred while interviewing and appearing on the show are your responsibility. Due to the fact that's it's difficult to become a contestant on Wheel of Fortune, we discourage people from making long trips and incurring expenses (gas, hotel, baby sitters, etc.) to audition for the show.

*Due to limited seating, the audition is closed. If anyone does accompany you to the audition, they will be asked to wait outside the audition room. Please do not bring children.

*This is a group audition. Dress is casual/neat. You’ll play a series of simulated Wheel of Fortune games. You’ll also take a five-minute written test based on the word puzzles that are used on the show. If you’re selected at the end of that part of the audition, you’ll be asked to remain and play a more intensive series of simulated games. You may be asked to stand in front of the group and talk about yourself. Depending upon how far you advance in the audition process, you may be there anywhere from 1 to 3 hours. (Note: please do not chew gum during the audition.)

*If you need glasses, be sure to bring them with you. No one can assist you during the test.

*You must be at least 18 years of age.

*You are not eligible to play Wheel of Fortune if you work for or are related to anyone who works for Sony Pictures Television Inc., Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., the Canadian Broadcasting Company, any television stations or networks (including advertisers and related radio stations) which broadcast Wheel of Fortune or Jeopardy!, The Griffin Group, CBS Distribution Group, or prize suppliers. You are not eligible to appear on Wheel of Fortune if you have appeared on another game show/relationship show/dating show/reality show in the last year or any three of the above types of shows in the last ten years. You are not eligible if you have appeared on any version of Wheel of Fortune (including "Teen Week"). If you have eligibility questions, please call (310)244-1234 and ask for the contestant department.

If you are physically challenged in any way, contact the Wheel of Fortune contestant department at (310)244-1234 prior to the audition.

We reserve the right to refuse the test, interview, or guarantee an appointment or an appearance on Wheel of Fortune.

We look forward to seeing you at the audition!

Best Regards,

The Wheel of Fortune Contestant Department

Wheelmobile

Saturday, I got myself up to go try to try out for Wheel of Fortune. The back light post is where I was standing at 10 AM.

So, I'll start my story with the process. 1000 people go into a room & they randomly draw 5 names at a time. They get interviewed & then do a speed round. They do not spin a wheel. Each person just guesses a letter & they get 3 seconds to solve the puzzle. Then they start the process again with 5 more people. They do about 7 groups in an hour. Then everyone leaves & tries to come back in for the next show. They did 3 shows Saturday & Sunday. And it was pretty

easy to get into all the shows after the first show.

This is me by the mobile Dry Erase puzzle board.
So here are some highlights of the weekend.

1. No one would/could go with me so I went by myself. Surprisingly so did a lot of others. I met a lot of people there.
2. Going 3 hours early was not necessary.
3. Bring food & water.
4. When you do a random drawing, you don't always get peopel that are that excited about wheel of fortune.
5. 3 seconds to the wheel people is really only 1-2

6. A LOT of people in this area like to fish & that's it.
7. A lot of people in this area say they do NOTHING.
8. Sometimes people really give me a head ache.
9. I am pretty good at Wheel.









So, just because you got on stage did not mean that you got to go back for the finals that will be in Branson in a month. And they do randomly pull more names for the final.

I went both days, FYI. I did not make it on stage. But I was glad that I went.

My Bump My Bump

I have other things to post about since I haven't posted in awhile, but I don't have the pictures on me right now.

So, I will post about my latest app on my iphone. BUMP. Basically you can fist bump another iphone & it will transfer contact information to the other person.

While in OKC, last weekend, several of us decided to download this free app & try it out. Well both times that I did it, I dropped my phone when we bumped. I guess this is a manly app, as the guys that I bumped did not drop their phones. I had a weak grip on my phone. And needed to be more firm with my bumping. But I do like this app. If you an iphone, download it & next time I see you we will iphone bump!