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I don't know what to say these days. Things have been busy and boring. School, work, weddings, being broke (won't be for long though). Same ol' shit different day.

I did have a few enlightening thoughts the other day I thought I may spend some time reflecting on. One was when I ran into a friend of mine a few years ago, someone I use to be involved with a youth group/bible study with and he looked up and me and asked me "Do you miss him?". It is a pretty emotional topic I think, which is maybe why I haven't written about it cause it would take some strength out of me. I think I will in a few days though. The other was one of philosophical basis. What if I don't reproduce? And by choosing not to reproduce, have I now altered history in some way? What if my child is of some significance to the world and the world doesn't change because I chose not to have children?

I know... deep thoughts....

anywho... just thought I would post a little something today since I know Jerri and Pete stare at my blog everyday waiting for things to change.

Duke and Daisy are doing good. DAISY IS GETTING SOOOO BIG!!!! and her eyes are now green. Oh and we started Duke on a Sulfur-Lime dip treatment for his aliments. Seems to be working.

Scotty Doesn't Know

** This song is from the movie Eurotrip - rent it! It is halarious!!!! So halarious I bought the movie AND the soundtrack **

Scotty doesn't know,
That Fionna and me,
Do it in my van every Sunday.
She tells him shes in church,
But she doesn't go,
Still shes on her knees,
and...Scotty doens't know,
oh.Scotty doesn't know-oh.
So don't tell Scotty!
Scotty doesn't know,Scotty doesn't know.
SO DON'T TELL SCOTTY!

Fionna says shes out shopping,
But shes under me and I'm not stopping.
Cuz Scotty doesn't know,
Scotty doesn't know,
Scotty doesn't know,
Scotty doesn't know.
So don't tell Scotty.
Scotty doesn't knoooooow....
DON'T TELL SCOTTY!

I can't believe he's so trusting,
While I'm right behind you thrusting.
Fionna's got him on the phone,
and she's trying not to moan.
It's a three way call,and he knows nothing.
NOTHING!!!
Scotty doesn't know,Scotty doesn't know,
Scotty doesn't know,Don't tell Scotty.
Cuz Scotty doesn't know,
Scotty doesn't knoooooow....
SO DON'T TELL SCOTTY!
We'll put on a show, everyone will go.
Scotty doesn't know,Scotty doesn't know,
Scotty doesn't knoooooow....

The, parking lot, why not?
It's so cool when you're on top.
His front lawn, in the snow.
Laughing so hard, cuz...
Scotty doesn't know,Scotty doesn't know.

I did her on his birthday.

Scotty doesn't know,Scotty doesn't know,Scotty doesn't know,Scotty doesn't know,Don't tell Scotty.Scotty doesn't knoooooow....

Scotty will know,Scotty has to know,Scotty's gotta know,Gonna tell Scotty,Gonna tell him myself. Scotty has to know,Scotty has to know,Scotty has to,Scotty has to,Scotty has to go!Scotty doesn't know,(Don't tell Scotty)Scotty doesn't know,(Don't tell Scotty)Scotty doesn't know...Scotty's gotta go!

49ers

Looks like the 49ers are in some big trouble for having a sence of humor. People in San Francisco obviously do not watch South Park or Chapelle's show or else they wouldn't be so upset.

** Aparently newspapers don't like it when you link right to the story.
GOOGLE: "49ers tape" and check out the stories from the Contra Costa Times and the Kansas City newspaper. **

Pub Crawl 2005 

Jeni's 21st Birthday

Getting ready to go out on the town for Jeni's 21st birthday.
We rented a limo to take us around town. Jeni rode a mechanical bull at Kickers in Pontiac; then we went to 5th Ave. in Novi; and ended the evening at Lu and Rubys in Milford with a 1:30 visit to Taco Bell in a limo!

Alex, Melissa, Jeni, and Jessi

Bobby, Rachel, Jeni, Jason, and Jess caught on film spanking Jeni. 

Scott doing his brotherly duty and making Jeni take an unknown shot.

Taco Bell in the Limo

Online Photo Album

Check out my online photo album at http://shennan.bebo.com

Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend!

Shannon

So I know I am a dork, cause I am on this huge Star Wars kick currently.

I just wanted to say that I will never see Darth Vader as evil again. To me he will forever be a Jedi lost in the dark.

We have been watching Episode IV the last few days and I totally see Darth Vader in an entirely new light. Yes he does kill Obwaon, but his dialog makes total sense now. He appears to me to still be a Jedi at heart; just a Jedi that has been seduced by the darkside. And since the Sith Lord and his power is all he has in life, he now has to pay the consequences of his actions and be Darth Vader instead of Anakin Skywalker.

Episode III

We went to the midnight showing of Star Wars last night.

IT
WAS
AWESOME!!!!!!

but.... it broke my heart; and I cried the last 30 minutes of the movie.

I know Aniken turns, we all know that, but it still broke my heart. The scenes between him and Padamine were so awesome, you could see it in his eyes how much he loved her. I am still getting misty just thinking out it this morning.

I won't go any further until the rest of you see it; or until you tell me it is OK if I keep telling you about it.

May the force be with you....

So I have spent the last week staring at my friend's blogs waiting for any sign of change, and it dawned on my today that maybe they do the same thing to my blog. Go to it every day waiting to find out what stupid thing I have done next. So here I am posting...

Nothing much is going on at the moment. I did my first wedding last weekend here at Genoa Woods and we have another one this weekend. These two weddings will be a nice break in for wedding season. I have had a million calls for weddings for next year so far, but only one has booked and two have serious holds on them. So I did a calendar of all the weekends that I have to fill in 2006; 5 down, 47 to go...

Since it is wedding season I have been on a mini kick regarding my own. Since I don’t think I will ever be able to afford my Rock-Star Wedding, I think I have to come to reasoning with the honeymoon escape and come back and celebrate with an intimate dinner with the family. Still a $5,000 dinner, even with 80 people! Curses to tax and gratuity!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I also started up my fat blog again (no signs of anyone mean). Just me writing about my weight loss. I did find a cool web site: http://www.3fatchicks.com that seems to have 1,000's of members just like myself - all sorts of women struggling with their weight, having craving issues, and lack of motivation. I dig it. If you are like me and want to loose some weight sign up there and then let me know and we can all support each other through our own thread somewhere - maybe we will be "The Rock-Chicks"!!!!

STAR WARS!!! Comes out tonight at midnight!!! Scott and I will be going to see it Thursday night after work, cause he thinks we are to old to see it at midnight - wanker....

Well I think that is it. We are doing Relay for Life this weekend, a wedding, shower, etc... so we will be pretty busy, and my two grad classes start on Monday!!!

WOO HOO!!!

Nap Time

Hmmmm.... someone likes to feel secure when they nap!

Afternoon Delight

Aruba, Jamaica ooo I wanna take you to
Bermuda, Bahama come on pretty mama
Key Largo, Montego, baby why don’t we go
Jamaica...

Off the Florida Keys
There’s a place called Kokomo
That’s where you wanna go to get away from it all (do do do do do do do do)
Bodies in the sand
Tropical drink melting in your hand
We’ll be falling in love
To the rhythm of a steel drum band...
Down in Kokomo

Afternoon delight
Cocktails and moonlit nights
That dreamy look in your eye
Give me a tropical contact high
Way down in Kokomo

Aruba, Jamaica ooo I wanna take you to
Bermuda, Bahama come on pretty mama
Key Largo, Montego baby why don’t we go

Down to kokomo
We'll get their faster and we'll take it slow
That's where we wanna go...
Way down to Kokomo


(click title-Afternoon Delight)

Name Debate

Fiona (Shannon's Pick)
or Daisy (Scott's Pick)

Fiona's Stats

Fiona is 4 weeks old and weighs 0.15 lbs.

Duke - Our 2 yr old

This is Duke. He is 2 years old.

Two-Weeks Notice

I just noticed that it has been almost two weeks since my last post.
(then I realised that a post I did last week was actually saved instead of posted - so check out "Shannon-a work in progress" below)

Not much to write about these last few days I guess. I think I have chosen a name for my kitty... well actually my sister did, which means I can kiss my own name goodbye... We have decided on "Princess Fiona" for the new kitty. I will post a picture as soon as I can. Duke, of course, is still an allergic mess. We are trying food therapy now and if this doesnt work, I may just have to give the Cat Allergist my first born to find out what is wrong with him.

My buddy Pete turned the big 3-0 this last week. We all had a blast hanging out at our favorite local establishment. It was a suprise party! As much as he didn't want to turn 30, he sure enjoyed all the attention we lavished upon him ;o)

Scott turns 31 this year, I am thinking about throwing him a suprise party since he didn't let me throw him one last year.

Jeni turns 21 May 28. We are looking into renting a limo for the evening to take us around to the local bars and maybe Pontiac. If you are interested in going, let me know :o)

Ben's Blog has had some interesting post's on it latley.
Chack it out! http://bentrb4.blogspot.com/

That is all I can really update on. Class is going well. Only like 3 more weeks I think! Then I will start summer classes (hopefully more financial aid). I have also been reading "The idiots Guide to Weight-loss". Not a total waste of money. Has some interesting ideas in it that I had not read before.

Shannon Marshall – a work in progress

The Executive Director that I work for thought it would be fun for each of us to come up with a personal mission statement. It was suppose to reflect on our personality and how that translates into the workplace. Well, I waited till the last minute; GOOGLED "personal mission statement" and found a pretty cool link at www.franklincovey.com that assists you with building a personal missions statement. After 20 minutes of reflection, here is what I came up with:

I will…
- be a reliable source of energy. In the home and in the workplace.
- always remember that my core values come from my mother.
- strive to be a steady person who takes time to look at all the details before moving on.
- be a dependable employee, sister, and friend to all who need my assistance.
- try to remember that the world does not revolve around Shannon.
- continue to express my individuality and celebrate my liberty.
- be a good and true companion to myself and others.
- continue to bring enthusiasm to work and home and support the ideas that are formed
around me.
- strive to always uphold my composure in all situations.
- remember it is ok to rely on the strengths of others and that it is ok
- always approach a client and my co-workers with sincerity and enthusiasm

I will be a reliable and steady source of enthusiasm and sincerity to those around me. I will celebrate the individuality of my team and be a dependable companion that they can rely on. I will remember to own my decisions and position and that it is ok to lean on the strengths of my fellow teammates.

I am a dependable companion that provides a strong, reliable, steady force backed with enthusiasm and sincerity.