Another weekend gone. Alas, another work week is upon us. All work and no play is starting to make Amy a dull girl! but, there's hope (hopefully, anyway!) Friday is a mere 4 days away! This is me trying to be on the bright side here, people -- are you noticing?? Anyway, maybe I'll run into some kind of coolness this week!

;) ames

What I want to know is, who invented speaker phone?? I understand the purpose of it, to be able to continue typing or whatever while on the phone. But some people are taking it to the extreme!

First off, who ever suggested to you that you check your voicemail on speaker phone?? this is a no no! Reason why? Because it annoys the crap out of everyone within a 20 foot radius and it's dangerous. How do you know who called? And there you are, all sitting up in there listening to your messages and something like this occurs:

"why ain't you at your desk?? Girl -- don't you ever work?? get that punk a** back to work, now, you heard me??"

Now, no that hasn't happened to me or anything, but I'm just saying. I have overheard a wife telling off her husband in a message, and a momma telling her daughter that she better damn well have her room cleaned up by the time she gets home tonight.

So, point being, resist the speaker phone urge! No using it to check messages and no using it to talk. We're all advanced enough to type with one hand, right?? I know some of y'all are still picking out the keys one at a time anyway!

much love and have an outstanding weekend!!

Amy D.

Ok, so none of you guys were huge Saved by the Bell fans?? ha ha! or better yet, none of you guys would admit to it, anyway!

"no time to eat -- no time to sleep -- no time to study -- I'm so excited! I'm so excited! I'm so.... SCARED!!"
- Jessie Spano

This is the weird stuff that I go around quoting all the time. This is a classic SBTB episode. This is the one where Jessie gets hooked on "caffeine pills" (I think it was really ecstasy or speed!) and they form the girls group, "Hot Sundae". Remember?? When she says the line above, Zack responds with, "hey, that's ok Jessie. Remember when we snuck out of the house and rode our bikes to see ET? we were scared then."

y'all, you have to give up the mad props to Saved by the Bell -- if you were young enough and you didn't watch it, you missed out!! keep coming back, you'll be seeing something cool soon!!

Amy

Happy 25th birthday (on March 23) to Breezy!

Much love and honey barbecue wings!

Ames

no time to study -- I'm so excited! I'm so excited! I'm so.... SCARED!!

$10 to the first person that tells me what that quote is from. C'mon, admit it, you know what I'm talking about!

Ok, seriously, you know I ain't gonna give you $10, but I'll pat you on the back and be glad to know I'm not the only one that still remembers that.

All of this, of course, has nothing to do with anything at all. I'm tired. Drove back to town this morning and I ain't no morning person! Anyway, and I spent 2 hours of my day off yesterday sitting in a little clinic waiting for a doctor to come in for literally 2 minutes and say, "Yep, that's infected."

Are you curious???

I was trying on clothes 2 and 1/2 weeks ago and when I left the dressing room, the door caught my arm and I got this small scratch on my arm. And alas, here we are 16 days later and I have a raging nasty infection that requires me to take little red antiboitics 3 times a day and squirt cream and subsequently wrap arm 4 times a day.

Yes, yes, y'all, my bad luck don't stop!!!

Ames

Y'all, I am SO glad it's Friday! I mean really. And I'm off Monday, so I'm excited about that. I need a bit of a break. Anyway, apparently I have no volunteers from yesterday's post -- so beware, I'll just start posting all the secrets I know about all of you!!! =)

I'm kidding -- you can breathe now!

have a "perfect" weekend!

Amy

Just had to continue with my tradition of song lyrics and/or titles!

Anyway, big news for amydabbs.com!! Some changes are on the way, so keep coming back to get the daily dose, y'all! =)

Now, as for content -- I am looking for a volunteer for a guest columnist or columnists. I know you guys are funny or insightful or just plain have something that ticks you off that you should post. Drop me an email with your great stories, rants, whatever and I'll post them! Can't wait to hear from you talented peeps!

Ain't got nuthin' but love for ya!

dabbs

(thanks for the idea, Holli!!)

Now, boy, have I had a crappy day. But anyway, Richard Scrushy, now he had a crappy day! Here's where I tell you guys a story ---

Last summer I came to the Magic City and interviewed at HealthSouth. The interview was great and I left thinking I had totally nailed it. I really thought I had the job, I was all getting apartment books, etc. Then, I got home and I got to thinking and praying and it occured to me that the job sounded boring as all get out, but I would still take it if offered.

I didn't get the job. Not only did I not get the job, but I didn't even get so much as a thanks for coming, but --- call, message, nothing, man. I was upset.

Wow, does God know what's best for us, or what?? I'm telling you straight up, if I had of gotten my way, I would have been working there. But because of all the serious trouble they are in I most certainly would have been fired within a couple of months.

Today was a nice reminder for me that I believe "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28.

Amy

Award: Silver ®ADDY
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Contributors: Keith Rose, Art Director
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Amy Dabbs, Copywriting
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I post this not to brag, but just to be like, dang y'all, another silver. Always a silver, never a gold....

(sshhh..... resist urge to say more stuff ------)

PROPS TO MEGAN for this! girl, you rock on!


ames

Anybody have a clue what song that is?? It's driving me nuts. I think it may be a Dr. Dre tune, who knows.

I am all about quoting song lyrics in everyday life. As you all can tell by the title of every single entry almost! Anyway, the other night I was talking to Breezy and I said, "That's the way it goes -- I guess". Then we proceeded to rack our brains to figure out what song that was from. And for those of you playing it home, I finally nailed it "Set adrift on memory bliss" by PM Dawn. Do you guys remember that one? It's the one where he talks the whole time and they sample "True" by Spandu Ballet. "Baby you send me. Set adrift on memory bliss of you".

Anyway, what am I even talking about? Who cares, right? I am going to see Rascal Flatts this weekend! I can't even get over how excited I am. I love me some Flatts!!

lata playa,

dabbs

Ok, this is going to be controversial -- so I'm telling you in advance to skip it if you are now a Dixie Chicks hater.

Which part of "Just so you know, we're ashamed the president of the United States is from Texas" did everyone hear, "I Natalie Maines, of the Dixie Chicks, hate America and wish I lived somewhere else" ???

WHAT IS GOING ON????

Here's what I think -- the last time I checked, this was a free country and we are privileged here to say that we don't like Bush. Guess what -- brace yourselves -- I ain't his biggest fan. Nope, I'm not. Good for Natalie stating her opinion -- because that's all it was -- was her opinion. She did not stand up there and say anti-American things. Who cares if she doesn't like Bush. Who really cares??

What's going on is that Americans don't know what to think about this war and Bush stuff. You see all the Hollywood types out protesting and the biggest mouthpiece is Martin Sheen -- has anyone called for a ban of "West Wing" heck no, and they won't.

So what's with the double standard?? Why can he and Sheryl Crow and Fred Durst speak out against the war and nothing happens to them and then people go nuts and demand their local stations not play the Chicks???? THIS IS CRAZY!!!

Not to offend any of you that hate the Chicks now, but really, explain it to me?? People (with nothing better to do, apparently) are calling up the radio stations and saying, "My daddy fought in 'Nam, I hate Natalie, stop playing their music." Did you guys not hear the part where she said she supported the troops, but she just didn't want to see them die until there was absolutely no other way?

Y'all -- I can't even tell you how strongly I feel about this. This is a Freedom of Speech issue. How dare us judge someone for stating their opinion -- y'all, this ain't some far corner of the world where you get beaten for saying your opinion.

For the record -- no one wants war. We all have questions, do my questions mean that I'm anti-American and I don't care about the troops?? No, they don't. I do care and I'm fiercly patriotic and I don't want to see us go to war. But, Welcome to America – let’s agree to disagree and not tear each other down in the process, it just isn’t worth it. And for all of you stations that are going along with this “banning” – you suck, you really do and I know good and well that’s this is just a ploy to get your name in the press. Poor little old WTDR in Talladega, Alabama was mentioned on cnn.com – you can’t buy that kind of exposure and trust me y’all – that’s exactly what they wanted.

Now, you’ve heard me rant, feel free to disagree – we’re still buds! Throw your comment up here.

Ok, did you know that "Unserious" is a word?? It is, in fact, the antonym of serious. Anyway, here's proof that if you post a comment, I will respond. Heather commented on yesterday's rant and I decided I would post a response here instead of in the comment section.

Ok, yep, Heather, I remember very clearly a dude in Mr. Garrett's 10th grade English class with me getting arrested for having a bag of pot in his locker. I had a pass to go to my locker or something and the cops were checking lockers with their dogs. Anyway, I didn't ever see the light up take a puff pass it to me now going on, but I heard the place to participate was back behind the school in that tunnel thing. Anywayz...

So, I've been thinking about the immature thing. I think that the word is totally subjective. Heather, girl, I know you ain't immature! You are mature, you totally have your head screwed on straight. So, this is what I'm saying, I think maturity comes in how you make decisions and your mindset about life, etc. Having lots of fun and being silly (like me) doesn't make me immature, it makes me "unserious" or fun, or lighthearted. But I'm all about the grown-up-ness in certain situations and I think everyone is. This is what I was saying about being 14 and not doing stupid stuff. I think that was just part of who I am, I wasn't mature, lord knows I wasn't, but I thought I was. Instead, my behavior was a direct result of great parenting and fear -- I was too scared to do something remotely dangerous.

Now, I know those of you that didn't know me back in the 14 year old days are thinking, "wow, Amy was such a bore". But I disagree. I had a ton of fun and really look back at high school with seriously fond memories of great times with fabulous people like Heather and Grace and Amy, etc. etc. etc. I love you guys! Thanks for sticking with me this long!

Dude, congrats on the new car! =) And I'm right with you, my unserious self is all about watching tv, goofing off and 3 day weekends!

Much love!!

ames

I was talking to someone I know (as opposed to someone I don't know, I guess) and she is in her late 20s. Anyway, we were discussing a person that is in their early 20s and she says, "You go through a ton of change in your early 20s, you lose a lot of that immaturity once you pass those years". Or something to that affect. Anyway, I'm straight up about to hit the midway point and I wonder if I've passed by Immature land? Nah, not really. Do you guys really think of yourselves as adults? I mean, really, do you? Do you not still giggle and be silly when you're with your friends? I know I sure do. So that raises my question -- what does "immature" really, really mean?

Brace yourself -- I've always, always thought I was mature. I was running around being silly and funny at 14 years old, but I was seriously mature in my mind. I guess maturity to me is like having a grown up mind. Maybe like never having had the urge to smoke because I thought it was just so flat out stupid. Or maybe because I've never (knock on some serious wood) gotten into really serious trouble. I was afraid to pull stupid stunts like sneak out of the house and plus I just thought it was stupid to do so any way. I remember the kids smoking pot in high school (and subsequently getting seriously busted) and thinking, "my gosh -- how dumb do you have to be?? First off to smoke it and second off to bring it in huge ziploc bags to school."

So anyway, did those attitudes make me mature, or just a smart kid? I feel so immature sometimes -- I feel like I'm walking around playing adult, but resisting the urge to get in my car and drive until I run out of gas and then stop and spend all of my money. So what's your definition of mature?? Smart, makes wise decisions or acts like a grown up and never has a childlike thought?

Amy

I had my world strapped against my back
I held my hands, never knew how to act

And the same black line that was drawn on you
Was drawn on me
And now it's drawn me in
6th Avenue heartache

I was listening to the "Bringing down the horse" album by the Wallflowers when I fell and dislocated my elbow my sophmore year of college. (If you've never heard that story in its entirety, please have me tell you sometime). My dorm was on 6th Avenue -- I was all over singing that all the time. Now I work on 6th Avenue. Anyway, no rhyme or reason as to why I chose that to write about, just thought I would.

I'm just obsessed with music, I guess. I guess -- heck, I know I am. When I'm not thinking random thoughts about whatever, my brain is repeating a melody and lyrics. A few days ago I thought I would scream because I couldn't get, "you can run and you can hide, but I'm not leaving, 'less you come with me, we had our problems, but I'm on your side, you're all I need, please believe in me" out of my head. He's right, though, how many times can I say I'm sorry?? Not that I'm sorry about anything, I was just saying. ANYWAY, since I'm on a Phil Collins kick, "Is anybody listening? No reply at all". Now, over and done with my babbling for today.

Amy

I love that movie. Don't know what brought that on.

Anyway, hooray for Friday. I think I'll go home and hide under the covers until Monday rears it's ugly head again. I think the weekends are too short. Yeah, you're thinking, so does everyone. But I'm serious. I would love to do 4 days a week, 10 hours a day and be off an extra day. I bet you money it would do all of us some serious good. 2 days is just not time enough to recover from all the drama. And 2 days is not long enough to spend with those that you want to see and hang out with. wah, wah. I should wait and whine about it on Monday and just enjoy Friday for what it is.

Oh, and be cool to those around you, kids, you never know what they are dealing with.

ames

Matchbox 20. I love them. If you don't have their latest album, drop what you're doing and go grab it! Grace and I saw them last year and they were amazing -- great show. They're skipping our grand state this year. They'll be in Atlanta, Tennessee, Louisana, all up around us, not not in Sweet Home Alabama.

Oh well. And I really, really was hoping to catch this tour. I just may go over to Atlanta, if I can sucker someone into going with me...

Anyway, so the title up there, lest you think I've lost my mind (I have, in fact) is from their newest single, "Unwell".

"Oh no / Feeling like I'm heading toward a breakdown/ And I don't know why/ But I'm not crazy/ I'm just a little unwell/ I know, right now you can't tell/ But stay awhile and maybe then you'll see/ A different side of me/ I'm not crazy I'm just a little unwell/ I know, right now you don't care/ But soon enough, you're gonna think of me/ And how I used to be/ I've been talking in my sleep/ Yeah, pretty soon they'll come to get me/ Yeah they're taking me away"

Great song -- I'm telling you. It comes across as funny ha-ha when you read it there, but the song is so heavy, serious and you feel like you know exactly what he's talking about. Shoot, I do know what he's talking about! As Weezer would say, "I'm not crazy, Milan, I've just been in a very bad mood for 40 years!" Wow -- and get this! I just looked up how to spell those character names, and it is M'Lynn and Ouiser!! who knew????

hello all!

Or should I say, hello one?? =) Mucho kudos to my one fan that shouted out her fave songs yesterday. As I promised, I'll break down what my 3 really are all about.

1. These Dreams-- this song is my childhood. It's almost like the soundtrack of my life back in the day. I clearly remember going to the grocery store with my parents and they bought me some slime. We got in the car and I was messing with my neon green slime and this song came on the radio. I told Dad to turn it up because I liked it -- he said he liked it, too. Second memory, same green slime, this time, 2 in the morning at my cousin's house watching the video on MTV. We were tossing the slime back and forth and it got in my hair. We had to wake my aunt up to help me wash it out. Those were the days. Third point, the song just flat out rocks. What other song can you name when in the background you hear words that are coming up in the song, instead of echoing what was just said?? "Weaker in my eyesight (background, a la Ann Wilson)" then a split second later, Nancy pipes in with the lead, "Weaker in my eyesight and a candle in my grip / words that have no form, flowing from my lips."

2. Stop dragging my heart around -- Love, love, love STEVIE! See previous posts. This one too has childhood memories. I remember my daddy playing it on the stereo for me and I would sing and dance around.

3. Escape (the Pina Coloda Song) -- just about Pina Colodas. I love Pina Colodas, straight up from back in the day with Orange Julius down at the Parkway City Mall, y'all. =)

So, I've added number 4 and 5 for you:

4. Wide Open Spaces -- the Dixie Chicks

5. I can't cry anymore -- Sheryl Crow

Ok, kiddies. There you have it. Am I entertaining you or scaring you off????

Ames

Happy 33rd Anniversary to Mom and Dad! I love you!

Amy

Ok, here's what I thought we'd do today, kids! I'm going to tell you my 3 favorite songs, then you post your's! Ok? Ok!

1. These Dreams by Heart
2. Stop dragging my heart around by Stevie Nicks with Tom Petty
3. Escape (the Pina Coloda song) by Rupert Holmes

Now, what does that say about me? Let's see, hhmmm... dreams fascinate me, I don't like having my heart dragged around, and I do, in fact, like pina colodas and getting caught in the rain. Anyway, now, all one of you that reads this, your turn!

=)

Tune in next time when I tell you what those songs really mean to me....

Ames

Ok. I have had enough of people with the driving stuff. Y'all are straight up gonna make me run you over then get out and jump gleefully on your hood, after which I will kick your windshields out.

there. I feel better now.

But seriously, does anybody in this town know how to drive?? I'm for real. Some crazy lady almost ran me off the interstate this morning. And for what? So she could get to work at 8:10, instead of 8:11?? I was about to get all road rage on this woman. I had the anger. But, calmer thoughts prevailed and I got over it.

Now I have the 5 hour to look forward to.... Happy 3/3/03 to y'all.

Ames