Why Be Sad When You Can Be Silly?

Here's what I REALLY do late at night instead of sleeping...

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Wannietta Kirkpatrick said…
Dude that was TOO MUCH FUN!!! Thank God my husband doesn't read my blog! LOL
September 12, 2007 4:38 PM
Sandee said…
That was cute as heck. Have a great WW...somehow I think you will too. :)
September 12, 2007 4:45 PM
D.R. Cootey said…
:) Thank you.

I sent it to my wife while she was at work. She had to pause it because she was laughing out loud too much. Didn't want to get in trouble. I told her I was just trying to remind her why she married me: I look great shaking maracas!

~Douglas
September 12, 2007 5:09 PM
Claire said…
HiLARious. I needed that.

Thanks! (or should I say gracias?)

tee hee.

Claire
September 12, 2007 9:18 PM
jams o donnell said…
Very funny! Belated happy WW or should that be Wody Thursday? Thanks for visiting the Poor Mouth
September 13, 2007 6:35 AM
Elene said…
Love your site! I would like to add that I firmly believe that a serious hobby helps with depression. Something to take your mind off your troubles for a while can really help. Whether it be a game we love to play, or talking on the phone with one of our friends, or just walking to the park and watching other people, I firmly believe this can help us deal with life.
September 13, 2007 10:36 AM
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September 16, 2007 3:54 PM
D.R. Cootey said…
Claire ~ De nada. ;)

Jams ~ Glad to drop by. Thanks for doing the same.

Elene ~ Exactly! Hobbies are excellent, constructive uses of our time that can build self-esteem, boost endorphins, and distract us from our troubles. Thanks for commenting.

Spamette ~ Sorry. Not interested in your wares. Nice try, though.
September 17, 2007 3:35 AM
Soozcat said…
SHAKE THOSE MARACAS bay-bee!

Hee.
September 25, 2007 1:34 AM
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