The Everyday life of a SJ DIVA

Kidnapper Revealed!

2008-10-08T08:57:00.001-07:00

Not what you expected, eh? Let me begin by saying I am TRULY sorry, but I do not have Diva and Dude. I understand that you lost a good friend who once hosted Diva and Dude, and even introduced them to each other. I am sorry for your loss. I lost someone too. I am Diva’s little sister, and I’ve been traveling the country searching for her for months. I have absolutely no idea where they are, and if I did, I would gladly send them to you.

It was sad to see their memories forgotten, and I am happy if my kidnapping plot caused you to remember that Jeannie introduced Dude to Diva and brought a smile to your face as you remembered everyone’s favorite Red Hat Lady.

The sad truth is that no one seems to know where my sister or your mascot is, and after many months, it’s looking like she must be lost in the mail somewhere. I thought that by getting you all involved it would at least bring the dolls’ memories back, and we could continue what had been a lot of fun. So, in that spirit, I am preparing to mail myself to a mystery jazzer. My maiden voyage to carry on the tradition started by my sister, SJ Diva. I am hoping that Jazzer will take pics, post them on the blog and keep SJ Diva and Dude’s work alive by mailing me on to someone else. Instead of making a giant list, perhaps whomever is the recipient each time can decide who she wants to surprise by mailing me to them. I’ll let you all decide how to proceed.

If Diva and Dude show back up, I’ll happily resign my post! Again, I apologize if I raised false hopes that the dolls were found. I truly did this not out of maliciousness, but to bring the community together again in this activity.

If you posted a picture of yourself, please PM the divanapper on SJ. I have a special surprise RAK for each of you. Don't be afraid. A trusted Jazzer is helping me out.

Love, Lil Diva

Seven Heaven

2008-10-08T07:47:00.000-07:00

How many more of these things are left??

Six Pix

2008-10-05T19:11:00.001-07:00

Five Alive

2008-10-05T19:09:00.000-07:00

Four to Score

2008-10-05T17:58:00.000-07:00

Getting closer.... I'll drop the other demands if you get me photos of all the Wizard of Oz dolls. Time's running out.

Flower Power

2008-10-03T18:32:00.000-07:00

Three to get ready.

Two Amys

2008-10-03T18:17:00.000-07:00

are better than one.

ONE

2008-10-03T06:24:00.000-07:00

One is the loneliest number that you'll ever do....

The Demands

2008-10-02T10:42:00.001-07:00

Diva is aptly named. She's driving me nuts with her yapping. Dude is begging me to kill him so he can be put out of his misery. So, I'm going to cut you a break. Even though a true friend would round up all 5,000 of you scrapbooking hens to raise a few bucks.

Here are my demands:

1.) A scrapbook layout of Diva. That's her request. She keeps running her trap about how you Jazzers didn't love her enough to make layouts of her.

2.) A photo of Jazzers with EACH and EVERY Wizard of Oz Happy Meal toy being given out. It must be a different Jazzer in each photo, so no wacko WOZ-head can go and take photos of herself with all her little toys.

3.) A photo of this Megan FT person drinking... a diet Pepsi. Sorry, I'm a kidnapper and I'm mean. And I have stock in Pepsi. Must see her face in photo.

4.) A Jazzer or Jazzers protesting outside a KFC. Preferably in a chicken suit, but just a sign would be acceptable.

My demands are non-negotiable. Photos should be sent to my email address. The pig lover has it. They will be placed on the blog as they come in. Diva is OK for now. Trust me. Muahahahah. Dude, on the other hand, looks like he's going to make a run for it.

DIVA is Kidnapped

2008-10-02T07:03:00.001-07:00

I have the doll and her little friend too. Muhahahaha.

It looks like you have created a lot of memories with her. That would seem to make her--priceless. Yet you balk at $10,0000?

So, what else will you offer me for your own version of the Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants?

You have 24 hours to make an offer.

A late update on my trip to California

2008-04-15T21:53:00.000-07:00

Can I just say that those girls are crazy? Wow.

I arrived in California just in time for the SJ California Crop in late February. Cheri Pryor was nice enough to host me along with a lot of other gals in her home. It was pure insanity. INSANITY I tell you! I was completely exhausted after spending just a few days there. But I did pick up some really hot eyebrow tips from Deanna. I've just got to get myself a sharpie and I am all set!

I did meet this really cool chick who was more along the lines of my own peeps back home. Her name was Alice and she, too, was vacationing through Circle Journals Travel Agency and just happened to be at Cheri's house during my visit. We chatted it up by the hot tub at Patti's while some other EXTREMELY ANNOYING person named Peggy made a spectacle of herself. Ugh! She was *so* irritating! I heard she ended up in Louisiana. I'm sooooo glad Dude was nowhere around this chick. Seriously.

On Saturday Alice and I sat together at the crop and just chatted all day and shared vacation stories and dreams about where we would go next. I really, really loved her!! Here we are at the crop. I look like a total beast next to her...tiny little thing. If I didn't love her so much I would hate her...

As Dude and I got ready to leave California, we were amazed at the sight of this guy. I thought I had seen him around many times before in all my travelocity travels, but it was just his cousin Ed. But he was nice enough so we grabbed a quick photo before we headed out to Chicago for the Scrap For A Cure Event.

I hope to return to California one day. We missed getting to go to San Francisco because it was such horrible weather.

Whatever happened to "It Never Rains In California"????

Happy Holidays from New York!

2008-01-01T10:26:00.000-08:00

Well, Dude & I had a rude awakening when we traveled from sunny & warm Florida up to Webster, NY! It's COLD up here! I spent Christmas and New Year's with Mimi and her family. Mimi gave me a nice warm winter jacket, since all I seem to own are skimpy tops! They're great when we're inside, but I almost froze my little, plastic tushy off when she tried to send me out in the snow without a jacket!

OK, seriously, how cool do I look in my new jacket??? I couldn't wait to go outside and make snow angels after I put it on! I need to think about wearing warmer shoes next time!
Here I am hangin' with the cast of High School Musical! I love Troy, but Dude was taking the picture, so I had to watch it!

Here I am with the Miller's cat, Shadow. Yeah, we're buddies now, but I have to admit that she scared the poo out of me when I first saw her! Her claws are huge, but she's very sweet once you get to know her...and once she stopped licking my hair...YUCK! I'm thinking of having a saddle made so that I can ride her around the house!

OK, the only downside to our trip was when I found Dude out cruising with Hanna Montana!
Of course, I wasn't going to stand for THAT, so I dragged her out of the car by her bleach-blonde wig....
Dude had to hold me back....I was NOT happy! She may be twice my scale, but that doesn't mean she's twice the doll that I am!
Dude explained that Hanna was just showing him the sights, and I forgave him. We all became friends after that...but I insisted that Hanna give us free tickets to her next concert (just so I could sell them on eBay for thousands of dollars!)

Here I am visiting the North Pole (which is apparently in New York...who knew?)
Wow! Check me out you guys! I'm holding the Baby Jesus! He was so cute, and so well-behaved...he never even moved! That King was getting a little frisky, though!

Here I am entertaining everyone with Christmas Carols on the piano. I needed a phone book to boost me up, which was kind of embarassing!

Here we are rockin' out to Guitar Hero 3! Dude strummed and I was in charge of hitting the notes...we ROCKED!

Dude & I had alot of fun in New York! We set sail on a pirate ship! Dude was so brave! We were attacked by a shark, but he totally kept his cool and steered us to safety!

Here we are getting cozy under the Christmas Tree...we couldn't find any mistletoe, so we had to improvise!

Me again!

2007-12-07T14:13:00.001-08:00

Becky has some really cute dogs! This one is my new buddy Bentley. The one on the left is when we first met and the one on the right is when we were chillin' watching TV

Look! I went on a super fun train ride with Santa! See all those gifts?? They're all for me of course! Divas always get the most presents!

Ok I have a little secret- don't tell Dude! One day I went down to the firestation to, umm, you know hang out ;) I wore my cutest outfit too! Well I met all the guys and I have to say I really took to one- and he has the cutest dog too!! He even let me beat on his fire drum and hold his fire hose! See us over there on the left!! Don't we make a cute couple??

I also met someone really weird at her house. I'm still not sure what to think but check me out!

OK that's it so far! Not sure where I'm off to next yet but I hope I get there quickly, that box is pretty uncomfortable. Definitely not fit for a Diva such as myself.

Hello my people.

2007-12-06T14:36:00.000-08:00

Wow, have I been busy! Sorry to keep my fans in suspense on my whereabouts, but we Divas have such busy schedules we don't always get computer time. I had SUCH fun in California but I'll have to tell you ALLLLLL about it later. That Monika really knows how to have a good time.

The Dude and I are in South Florida right now with Becky, and let me tell you- it is really divalicious to be able to go outside in the middle of December with just shorts and a tank top on! We even went sunbathing one afternoon. Now this is the life. Well, I have to run, but I'll show you all the things we've been doing later! Ta-Ta for now!

California Here We Come

2007-10-23T19:23:00.000-07:00

We are headed for Cali! And just in time - it got COLD here on Monday. A storm blew in and the temperature dropped 20 degrees in less than 30 minutes. I guess that's why they say that if you don't like the weather in Texas, just wait a minute - it will change! We had fun but are excited to be headed to visit Monika. I see a theme with the hostess names! Kristin and Kendall were sad to see us go (of course - everyone needs a Diva in their life!) but I hear that Monika has some adorable grandkids for us to meet! Now if someone will just buy us some first class tickets - traveling in a box is NOT very Diva-like.

Pumpkin Patch

2007-10-23T19:13:00.000-07:00

On Sunday, we all went to the Oil Ranch to enjoy the beautiful weather and see the pumpkin patch. Only it isn't really a pumkin patch. They bring in a bunch of pumpkins and lay them on the ground and tell the kiddos that it is a pumpkin patch. ??? Oh, well, it was still a fun day! The Oil Ranch is a working farm, so we went on a hayride to feed the cows (luckily, Mona kept Dude and I in her lovely Sam Moon tote. Diva's DO NOT feed cows!!!) Kristin and Kendall milked a cow and took a pony ride. Once the livestock was out of the picture, Dude and I came out of the tote for a train ride. What a fun day!

Girls Night Out ends with a Catfight

2007-10-21T15:10:00.000-07:00

So on Saturday night, Mona had plans to go out with her neighbors, Cindi and Paula to celebrate Paula's birthday. She told me that I would get to go - but that Dude couldn't come - it was Girls' Night Out. We were going for Mexican food and Margarita's and Dude was acting quite dramatic about the fact that he couldn't come. I tried to explain how important Girl's Night Out is for moms - but he just stomped off pouting. So we headed to Los Cucos and sat outside on the patio. It was a beautiful evening! After dinner, we headed back to Paula's for one of her special Pomegranate Margaritas. We called it a night about 10 PM (boy - those mom's have really lost their party mojo's!) and I got home to find that tramp Princess Island Barbie putting the moves on Dude!! She tried to give me some BS story about her being a massage therapist. Yeah, right! After I did a little butt kickin, she left and Dude apoligized. Let's just say we definately made up!!

Archivers and a Little Pampering

2007-10-21T06:31:00.001-07:00

So after dragging me out of the bed before daylight and taking Kristin and Kendall to school (Diva's DO NOT do carpools!) Mona promised me a trip to Archivers and a little pampering to make up for all of the UNdiva-like chores that she had subjected me to. Archivers helped make up for it! Wow - there was BLING everywhere!! A Diva's favorite! Stickles in every color, blingy embellies, and I got to sniff the new Basic Grey Christmas line "Figgy Pudding". Mmmmmmmm! After we did the carpool thing again (boy, does that get old fast!) We headed to the Salon for a new 'do. Kristin really knows how to make a Diva feel pampered! I could get used to this!

I Have Arrived in Texas!

2007-10-20T12:07:00.000-07:00

I am in Houston, Texas at Monak2's house. I arrived just in time to celebrate Kendall's 4th birthday. I love birthday cake!! You know that birthday cake has no calories, right? Mona showed Dude and me where we will be staying. NICE! We have our own balcony and fireplace (although why they have a fireplace in Houston, I don't know!) It is so unfortunate that the last resident who lived here had some sort of tragic accident. But that is why it is available for us now!

Happy trails to you until we meet again

2007-09-05T09:05:00.001-07:00

We didn’t have much time for scrapping, but Mindy and I did put this one page together. I like how the joint effort turned out.

I do hope I will be coming back to Utah again, because Mindy said there is so much more to see, that I had to miss this trip. I am intrigued to go to Salt Lake City, but maybe next time around.
Now I am off to see Lori!

A few in color

2007-09-05T09:03:00.000-07:00

A Wild West slideshow

2007-09-05T08:59:00.000-07:00

Since my time with Mindy in Utah was short, she had a special photo shoot with me to show off my Wild West outfit.

2007-09-03T07:37:00.000-07:00

I have never been to a Mormon Church before. But since there was nothing else to do around here on a Sunday, I went along. Mindy teaches a cute little class of 11 and 12 year olds.

They gave me the royal treatment and a little Book of Mormon, all my own, marked with their favorite scripture passages. Isn’t that sweet?

2007-09-01T07:07:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was a great Diva day. We shopped and shopped and shopped for hours.

I got these sweet new boots, in honor of my trip to Utah. Mindy encouraged my wild west look.

The craziest store we went to was called Cabella’s. I asked Mindy why she would take me, a diva, to an outdoor/sporting good store, wasn't camping bad enough? But I will admit that once we got there I was highly impressed. I grabbed some postcards to share with you (since we didn’t take in the cameras). This is what the inside of the store looks like. Pretty neat, huh? That huge “mountain” in the middle of the store had all kinds of animals on it, and that aquarium had the biggest fish I had ever seen.

Now I need to put up my feet and rest.

I've been everywhere Man

2007-08-28T13:23:00.000-07:00

On the ride up to Idaho, Mindy's Dh had us listen to Johnny Cash. While it may not have been my very favorite type of music, I thought this song was very appropriate. Enjoy.

I am finally out of that box

2007-08-24T11:08:00.000-07:00

Eventhough, MindySue has been expecting me, she wasn't prepared for my arrival today. She is trying to pack up to go to a family reunion up in Idaho. I said I was excited that I would get to see two States in one trip, but she says she is a little hesitant to take me. It's a family reunion for her husbands family, and she says she hasn't met many of them. She is worried that they will think she is crazy taking pictures with me.
I told her to "Get Over It - I am coming along, I want to see Idaho too." But then she informed me, that they are camping, and now I am thinking I may just want to stay here with Dude in my comfy box. LOL.

My trip here is going to be short, as I am slightly behind on my travel schedule, so I may go.... gulp...... CAMPING........ just so I can spend time with MindySue. Plus her son is so adorable. He is afraid to touch me, which is nice, Diva's don't like to be man handled.

Here are 2 quick pics of me watching the aquarium screen saver on the computer, while Mindy is packing.

Such cute fishys.

Soaking up the Cali Sunshine

2007-07-16T13:05:00.001-07:00

I have arrived at ErinJ's. She knows how difficult the traveling life of a Diva can be, so she took me right out to the pool to soak up the sunshine.
Dude and I got in a fight on the way to California, so I made him stay in the box while I lounged by the pool. He asked me to move over and give him some room in the box, which of course means that he thinks I'm fat. Men.
I was very distraught to realize that my wardrobe is incomplete- someone kept one of my flip flops, they probably have it under their pillow so they can remember my luscious Diva scent. So, I had to wear my heels to the pool, which is fine, I hear that's what Paris wears when she's soaking up the rays.
Supposedly Erin is taking me to work with her tonight, and she says the scrapbook store she works at is fabulous and fit for any Diva. We'll see about that.

California, Here I Come!

2007-07-13T11:24:00.000-07:00

Can you believe it? This morning Kathleen and Archie got us up and told us they run every morning and suggested we go with them. I said Divas don't get sweaty, but Kathleen assured me that I'd only "glisten".

Well, since we'll be cooped up in the box again, we decided to go. Kathleen showed me how Cross Country runners stretch and Archie worked on football moves with Dude. I can't believe Kathleen even timed us for 2 MILES!!

Well, our visit was so short here, but we did so much. And we picked up a couple of furry traveling companions as well, so it's time to jump back into the box for the trip to Erin J's. I wonder what she'll have in store for us?

Back in Texas

2007-07-13T09:49:00.000-07:00

Hey Y'all,

I arrived in Texas at Kacomi's house yesterday. I'll tell you, these Texas folks sure do give visitors a grand tour. We had such a busy day. No parades in my honor, but I guess I'll forgive them this time.

One of the first family members I met was Cali the family attack cat. She is so sweet. I asked Jeff why he called her an attack cat and he said that if I sat down she'd "attack" my lap and demand petting. I need an attack cat of my own.

Well, we then went out to the country for a horseback ride. These people know that a Diva deserves a horse fit for a princess!

Dude and I had such a lovely ride. That grass was so green! Karen said that all the rain they'd had lately had done it, but I know they wouldn't let a Diva see old dried grass of course.

Since I was in the country, I decided to just sit and enjoy nature for a while. I made a friend.

I thought about keeping the bunny, but I just couldn't trap a wild creature. So I said bye bye bunny and let it go.

Well, no rest for a Diva! We rode home and I just had to meet those darling puppies I've seen on SJ so much. Kathleen said I'd get trampled in the yard with all those dogs, so she brought Whitey and Golden Girl in to meet me (I thought I was the Golden Girl!) They wer so cute, but Archie's right when he calls them slobber machines! Kathleen had to rescue me from those tounges!

I tell you I was ready to meet an animal I could just relax with and who wouldn't give my clothes and me an unwelcome bath!

I don't think I need a puppy in the box any more. They'd make it so soggy! Divas do not do soggy!

Now this is an animal I could get used to. Amelia just let me hang out with her and she purred so nicely. I wonder if Karen would go buy me a kitten...and if Dude would like it?

While I was visiting with the cat, Karen had to lay down with a headache (poor thing) so Kathleen took over amusing me. We checked out my wardrobe andKathleen found me some some darling earrings

Dressed for browsing, we checked out

Karen's SB embellies! She has so many!

I thought about jumping in the drawer and rolling around, but that kind of behavior doesn't seem Diva-like, so I refrained.

Archie invited Dude and me to tour a Texas natural history museum he'd aquired and see some of the native animals of Texas.

He assured me it was safe, but that scorpion was kind of big and awfully close. Divas do not do arachnids!

But we did enjoy seeing the various types of animals. I had to convince Dude that the rattlesnake was a bad idea for a pet. MEN!

After we returned from the museum, Kathleen whisked me off to prepare me for special dinner with Dude. That child gets romance! Sigh!

My goodness what a day it's been! I thought it would be bedtime, but Kathleen and Karen had one more surprise for us. You'll never guess what those sweet girls did!

They got us our very own kitties! Misty is a cuddly gray kitten and Mac is a Simaese. We get to keep them! They'll make the time in the box go so quickly.

Well, time for bed. Divas need rest you know! See you all tomorrow!

Food, Fun, Fireworks & Puppy Kisses...

2007-07-09T10:08:00.000-07:00

what more could a girl ask for? Oh yeah, more shoes! LOL I had a divine time with CraftyWendy, boy that girl can put on a party! We went to a parade, she said it was for Independence Day...but we all know it was really for me! Then we were off to a barbeque and then later in the evening the fireworks, we had a blast! And let me just say, those sons of hers are Cuuuuuute! But they were just alittle too tall for my liking. And those puppies, how sweet and I just fell in love with Newman, but someone might need to tell Wendy that that pup could use a Tic Tac. But my oh my, you should see the way some of those woman dress up here! The Fashion Police would have a field day here! Now I'm back in that stupid box again, I tried to fit Newman in the box with me, I just can't bear to be apart from him, but he just won't fit and he keeps chewing on the thing! Alas, I guess I'll just have to leave him here. Wonder if Kacomi has any pets? Well, TA TA for now ladies!

I'm Back In the States!!

2007-06-22T19:59:00.000-07:00

Yoohoo fans!!

Well, I got myself a passport and am here now with ugagirl enjoying the Maryland sunshine. Ugagirl was a little ticked to hear I got a passport without any trouble because she's still waiting for hers. But I ran into 7 Gypsies when I was detained on the border and they helped me out. I told ugagirl that they could make her a passport too, but she stomped off to her room crying about some vacation. (And I thought I was a diva? Geez....)

Anyhoo, I'm tuckered out from my travels so I'm gonna catch some beauty sleep. I'll type more at you later, chickies. Toodles!!

Canada is a wonderful country , I hate to say later dude

2007-06-15T09:53:00.000-07:00

I am off today in that dang box again on my way to Maryland and to ugagirl.

Loved being in Canada in the summer this time, I hope to make it back.

Rained out picnic that they still held

2007-06-15T09:48:00.000-07:00

So a family of SJazzers, Oscar and booboobear are sad to see me go.

Due to all the rain I never got to go for a cruise in the vette, however Austin took me for a ride in his 4x4 jeep, belted in tight, it was a bumpy ride, I thought it was wild, having my hair blow in the wind.

WOW, what a lot of rain Canada gets, but I am told I am lucky it isn't snow.

So I got to be a guest at the school picnic last night. Due to rain it was in the gym. I got to eat a whole variety of picnic foods, they were so good, I seem to be putting on little weight.

Accountants are rather kinda cool

2007-06-13T14:34:00.001-07:00

I have had to totally re-assess my opinions on dull accountants. This woman is diva all the way. She gets to sit and count cash moolah all day long. I got to help her add it with the adding machine.

I just could not resist the chance to roll in all that money. Oh my, should we go shopping with it.

As an accountant she even has an original YOLANDA WILLIAMS photograph framed and hanging on her wall, I just had to hang out with it too.

And she hosted this amazing Stampin-Up Party in the work board room last night. Wow I loved getting in there and doing all that inking. Not sure if my hands will ever be the same again. But it was so much fun.

Alberta, Canada WOW

2007-06-12T08:20:00.001-07:00

Well here I am in Alberta Canada. I go from redneck Texax to Redneck Alberta, not much of a change but I really hate being stuffed in this box. Although my hubby and I were real tight on the way if you know what I mean. And those customs men, man oh man, I have ended up at my destination one flip flop missing. Now how on earth am I supposed to survive without a flip flop. Let me tell you, those men. Arggggg.

Once I got there we just had to sit in the sun, kick back and relax.

These strange little people just like me, might be just the thing I need to find my inner child. Being a diva isn't all it is cracked up to be.

Typical men, doing the man grab, and off they go. Shaking my head.

Just look at him kicked back relaxing, and watching the races. MEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-06-01T18:42:00.000-07:00

hi girls!
just so u can keep up w/ me.....i left for canada today! sherri should have me early next week. and yes...my flight was delayed by 1 day. darn po.

Back in Texas again! YeeHaw!!

2007-05-29T20:39:00.000-07:00

I arrived at Jeannie's 5/24 and in 1 hour she had me in the car for a 12 hour ride! This is where we ended up, a real burg!!LOL.

We went to her granddaughter's graduation on Fri. It was so fun! I didn't graduate, but have my GED, so this was a first for me! Isn't Mindy a cutie?

On the way back to Corpus Christi some interesting things happened. Jeannie, Marcy (her #3 dd,aka Mindy's mom) and Bob took me to the Cadillac Ranch ....what a hoot !http://http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/TXAMAcadillac.html
Marcy helped me tag ...all for my cool jazzy friends. I was sooo glad people had left their spray paint cans there for anyone to use! The caddys are sometimes painted pink in honor of breast cancer research.

Then we went to eat at...............Hooters!! OMG! MY kind of peeps! I actually applied for a job and am waiting to hear from them....altho other things have happened now and i may not take the job. But it was fun!!

On to San Angelo on Friday to meet up w/ Jeannie's #2 dd. Now girls, hold on to ur hats......I have some news for u. No, I didn't drink sj water........even better......................

I met a man!!!!

My darling Dude Bratz

and then, OMG! We are now Mr & Mrs Dude and Diva Bratz!!! I can't thank Jeannie enuf for bringing this wonderful man into my loney plastic life.

Our wedding photo

and one from our wedding night.

Then it was on to San Antonio and the beautiful Riverwalk

and the Alamo

We did some shopping at a secret store along the way. Someone needs to fess up...who owns it?

Tomorrow we will attend a Red Hat luncheon, so we bought new hats today. LUV IT!! Dude & Bob were fishing.

Jeannie wants to show me more sights tomorrow, yesssssss! So i better get my beauty sleep. see ya tomorrow.

A pic of us scrapping

2007-05-21T18:16:00.000-07:00

I was helping Jessie with her LO. We had a great time talking and playing with all the new stuff we bought.

I'm on the road again as of tomorrow. I just wish I could have met Jessie's little nephew. His mom wasn't feeling well today so I didn't get a change to go meet him.

Buffalo is kind of lame

2007-05-20T18:27:00.000-07:00

Not to speak poorly of Jessie or anything but I'm kind of bored here. I guess we should give her some slack. Yesterday tired her out so much that today we spent the day on the couch.
Yesterday was fun. I spent the day with Jess, Patti, Kristin and Jenn. We went shopping, had lunch and then scrapped.

Note to Self: Find New Way to Travel

2007-05-15T11:09:00.000-07:00

I've decided that, as a Diva, I MUST find a more comfortable way to travel than in a box!! (A plane, maybe??) It's so dark and HOT in here! I am en route to Jessie's house via UPS. I will hopefully arrive there tomorrow, Wednesday May 16th. I hope all of my ScrapJazz friends are well...and I'm ready for some new adventures!! Ta-ta for now!

Data Entry, Shmata Entry!!

2007-05-14T13:54:00.000-07:00

Okay...I like Susi and all, but she is a slave driver!! I'll be glad when I get to go see Jessie! After a whole weekend in Nashville, Susi made me go to work with her. She assigned me to data entry, which was VERY difficult since I'm sooo small! Besides, I'm not supposed to work! Hello....DIVA, remember? Here is a picture for proof that I actually did do some work...

I'll be leaving here soon to go see Jessie. I'll post when I'm on my way. Goodbye, all!!

CKC Nashville, baby!!!

2007-05-14T13:46:00.000-07:00

I'm so sorry that I've kept my captivated audience waiting for so long! So, we were all SO BUSY at CKC that this is the only picture of me!! Susi and Danielle had 8 classes and 2 crops scheduled in 2 days, so they were swamped!! I was so tired by the time we came home that I slept all day Sunday (and then Susi made me get up and go to WORK on Monday morning! Does she not remember that I'm a DIVA?) I got to meet Jessica Sprague. She's a very nice girl! So many people asked Susi about me...why was I there? What was the story? Where did that doll come from? Don't these people know that I'm a DIVA and they shouldn't talk about me while I'm sitting right there?!? Anyhoo, I had a great time in Nashville. I'll post more a little later. Have a good one!

Taking It Easy

2007-05-01T10:32:00.000-07:00

For the past few days, I've been relaxing and getting ready to go to Nashville. Yesterday, Danielle took me to downtown Indy to see the RCA Dome. It is humongous!! Walking up all those stairs wore me out!! I didn't have any energy to see anything else after that. Anyhoo, I don't really like football, but it was neat to see the Dome. And I even smiled in the pictures...

The guy on the poster behind me is some guy named Marvin Harrison. Danielle says he is a good football player, but I don't know. A DIVA doesn't know much about football!

I hope all of my SJ friends are doing well! More adventures and pictures to come soon! Goodbye!

A Great Weekend

2007-04-30T14:23:00.000-07:00

On Friday night, I went to a crop with Susi and Danielle. We did alot of scrapping!! I got to help choose ribbon and cut out Quickutz letters. I can't believe they made little old me crank the Revolution handle!! Don't they know I'm a DIVA?!? And besides that, I'm very small compared to them.

It was a very exhausting evening! I think I even broke a sweat with all that cranking!! I went to bed early that night to rest up for the rest of my stay in Indiana.

Remember to check back soon to see more of my stay in Indiana! Danielle told me that she'd take me to see where the Superbowl Champs, the Indianapolis Colts, play football. Does she think I really care about football? I'm a DIVA! But, to make her happy, I'll go and be on my best behavior. Maybe I'll even smile in the picure. On Thursday, we are leaving to go to CKC-Nashville. I can't wait!! Stay tuned for more!

Adventures in Indiana...

2007-04-30T13:56:00.000-07:00

The weather in Indiana is crazy!! Rainy and cold one day and 80 degrees and sunny the next! Susi is a very good host.

She has let me have a very relaxing few days here. I took a nice long bubble bath and got a good night's sleep. Susi's dog, Deuce, kept me company while I watched TV before bed.
The next day, Susi took me to get my hair done.

I've had alot of fun so far. I'll post more later! Have a great day!

I've arrived in Indiana...

2007-04-27T11:17:00.000-07:00

I've decided to take a couple of days to relax. Susi (nanaB) is taking great care of me...she even took me to get my hair done! Tonight I am going to a small crop with Susi. I will see Danielle (charliegoose) there, also. I'm excited to meet new Scrapjazzers! I will post some pictures soon. Have a great weekend, everyone!

The Life of a Diva is BUSY!

2007-04-25T08:58:00.000-07:00

Many apologies to my adoring fans for my long delay in posting.

There were many hijinx at my last stopover on my world tour. I'm giving Lesle the benefit of the doubt though, seeing how she is a single mom with three ~~brat~~ lovely children. Also, even though she may be trying to hide it, I'm beginning to believe she is a true and loyal member of the Sisterhood of Blondes. So she's alright!

I have been traveling by bag or box . . . not the greatest accomodations. So I was very pleased when I actually got a seat all to myself on a bus into downtown when I went to work with Lesle. She did almost set her monster purse on me once, but I moved out of the way quickly . . . something I'm used too considering I hang out with a lot of blondes . . . gotta watch your back!

I had a wonderful time in Downtown Houston! It's so windy, and quite funny to watch my host try to keep her skirt down while walking with her arms full. Lots of photo ops that we didn't get any photos of because she is always forgeting her camera!

I was SO excited because I actually got to meet that mysterious chick that I've heard about occasionally on the boards. You know, the one Lesle calls Miss Priss. Well, she's a bonafide member of the Sisterhood of Blondes, Ms. Cindy. She seemed very nice, but I got a little concerned because she couldn't keep her hands off me. I mean, I'm used to that, because after all, I am ME, and I am a DOLL. But still . . .

So cool, we didn't miss a beat getting online to check out the news on the board. Good to read that Lily is going to be okay.

Is that what this biotch gets to do all day? Must be nice!

Yeah! Work was SOOOOO difficult this week. (roll eyes) Lesle had to take a holiday, and I got to go with. So we headed down the coast to Corpus. Cute little village. LOL I'm just razzing those Corpus Christians! Is THAT what they call yall?! Good Lord! Or is it Corpus Christisites?! What the hey?! Whatever. I heard that Lesle went to meet Virtjean and SHE LEFT ME BEHIND! WITH THE CAMERA! I swear, that girl is so blonde she is almost white. (roll eyes) I've gotta make my way to see you Jeannie, we can have some fun at the store!

It was a good visit though. That's one thing I'll give Lesle . . . she never put me to work. Thank you very much! I had a relaxing weekend soaking up the UVs in my bikini. Don't I look gorgeous?! You know I do!

Lesle's fella seemed to think so too. I had to put him in his place. I may be hot, but I'm not THAT kinda girl. You better keep your eye on him girlfriend!

The boys couldn't get enough of me this weekend! I'm always up for a romp on the trampoline!

But all good things must come to an end, and our weekend was no exception. Back to Houston for the work week . . . well, I'm not sure that you call what Lesle does "work".

Au revoir Houston.

A mini photo shoot in the Board Room before I leave. Don't I look fabulous?! You know I do. Love these angles. Work it baby!

peace out

Lesle?

2007-04-11T18:06:00.000-07:00

Lesle, where are you? It is so hot in this package. The USPS is pretty rough, I have been thrown, tossed, chucked & dropped on my head. I want out of here..................

the New Do

2007-04-09T20:43:00.001-07:00

So, what do you think???????

Good-bye to Michigan

2007-04-09T20:43:00.000-07:00

This will be my last post for a few day because I am on my way to Lesle's house in Texas. I certainly hope it is warmer there, Michigan was just too darn cold for me. I also hope that Lesle will be treating me like the DIVA that I am. All this work that I have been doing is bad for a girls complexion! I need a vacation!

Remember I told you that I was getting a new hairdo. They tell me that the girl that did it is one of the best stylists in the country. She said that this is the newest, hippest style out there, it might even be the first time some of you have seen it. It is very progressive, she says I will be a trend setter. I'm afraid to show it to the whole WWW, I don't want to make others jealous or to feel bad about their own out of date styles. Maybe I will have MaryLou post the pictures tomorrow............

Happy Easter

2007-04-09T20:26:00.000-07:00

Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter. We were so busy that we forgot all about taking any pictures ~ my bad. Everyone loved my new hairdo, I will try to post a picture later.

Look wht I got...

2007-04-07T19:52:00.002-07:00

...to play with. This thing is so cool!!!

Beside the point that it is bigger than me, it is so easy to use & makes attaching pictures go so fast.

Finally!

2007-04-07T19:52:00.001-07:00

I finally got to do some scrapbooking today. It was so much fun, I just wanted to crawl into the embellishments & stay for a while.

A new do

2007-04-07T19:52:00.000-07:00

Went to the salon today for a new hairdo. You will have to check back later to see the results.

G' night

2007-04-06T21:14:00.001-07:00

wow, it has been a long day, I need a nap

Hard work

2007-04-06T21:14:00.000-07:00

Man this is hard work. I can't believe that MaryLou made me clean the chimney, it is a dirty job, but somebody has to do it.

meet Comet

2007-04-06T20:52:00.003-07:00

So today she said we would go horseback riding. My horse's name was Comet. I don't want to sound like I am complaining, but I don't really think this is a horse, seemed more like a reindeer. But, MaryLou said it was a horse, so I will take her word for it.

Nice try

2007-04-06T20:52:00.002-07:00

I found this little beauty but MaryLou said I could not have it. I don't see why she gets to be the boss of me, I am a DIVA and should get whatever I want.

A new Friend

2007-04-06T20:52:00.001-07:00

This is my new traveling buddy that I picked up in the snow. He was so cold & lonely, thought I should take him with me to someplace warmer.

See How cold it is here

2007-04-06T20:52:00.000-07:00

This is my new friend I met outside my window, who would have thought snow & penguins in Michigan?

Gone Shopping

2007-04-06T20:39:00.000-07:00

We finally got to go out & have some fun. Yesterday we snuck out of work early to do some shopping, don't tell MaryLou's DH, he thinks she worked all day. This is my idea of heaven, shoe shopping.

scary dogs

2007-04-05T18:54:00.000-07:00

I sneaked up on the scary dogs, shhhhhh, quiet so you don't wake them..........

Hey Patti

2007-04-05T06:09:00.000-07:00

I do finally get to see Niagara Falls! There is a rerun on today of Regis & Kelly, they are at the falls. It is so beautiful, they are sitting right in front of it. Later Regis will take us on a tour, so I will still get to see everything. I am so excited!

Patti, I wanted to say thanks for being such a wonderful hostess, it was so much fun to hang out with you. Don't know that I will be able to say the same about MaryLou tho, seems all she wants to do is go to work. Doesn't she know that I am a DIVA and don't go to work if I don't want to? She talked about going FISHING today, WTH? there is 4" of snow outside this window, DIVA ain't going no ice fishing! AND she has these ginormous dogs that keep looking at me, licking their chops, I better make sure to keep track of all my feet, they probably think they are scooby snacks! I will try to post a pic of them later, but I have to sneak up on them so as not to draw their attention.

MMmmmmm, chocolate

2007-04-04T10:03:00.000-07:00

Okay, calming down now, MaryLou made me some nice chocolaty hot cocoa and I feel better, she even built a fire for me to warm up by. This is so warm & cozy, I bet she sits here all day long, snuggled in front of this fireplace & never gets any work done. I know that if I worked at a fireplace store, this is what I would do all day, lounge in front of the fire, drink cocoa & scrapjazz.

I'm here ?

2007-04-04T09:10:00.000-07:00

Well, I have finally arrived in Michigan, that was a long time in that bag. For a few minutes after I arrived, I thought USPS had made a mistake & taken me back to Canada. It is so cold here, the 55 mph winds are tearing up my beautiful hair. 31* & snowing, WTH? I understand that last week, people in Michigan were wearing shorts & enjoying 78* weather. This is so not fair, I AM A DIVA and I DEMAND to have weather that does not require covering up this fab body with a winter coat!

Photo Shoot

2007-04-03T06:41:00.000-07:00

Okay I know I am a bad blogger! But I wanted to post these photos that Patti took of me before I moved on to my next host! A few are in the garden and the others are Easter photos! I just loved the big ole duck he was so funny. I really had a blast with Patti although we did not make it to see Niagara Falls to take photos I did see the Falls as I crossed over into United States to be shipped off to Mary and Lilly!

I am off again

2007-03-25T10:06:00.000-07:00

and all buckled in for safety. It is a law here in Canada. I have not been to the Falls yet...if it would quit raining I might get there. I do not want to get my hair wet and I do not have an umbrella. I am a DIVA remember?

Do You Think I Should Be Worried?

2007-03-24T08:17:00.000-07:00

This is what I am worried about...Patti says she really wants me to see the Falls after all it is one of the wonders of the world...but I do not like the fact that there is a barrel packed in the car too!

Do you think I should be worried?

Remember The Man

2007-03-23T08:40:00.000-07:00

I was telling you about the man I met in the Chalet while skiing with Patti? I got the photo back He sure is a happy soul. Thought you might like to see a photo of me with him! Gotta love hanging out in the Chalet!

Canada Rocks

2007-03-21T14:10:00.000-07:00

I had the best day ever! Patti H took me to the slopes for the day! Wow can she ever ski!! After a few good runs I got quite tired trying to keep up with her so I decided to head into the chalet and I met up with this wonderful man! I can't figure out how to add the other photos that I took today but I thought I would share this one! Not too sure what Patti and I will do tomorrow I think I heard her say something about Niagara Falls .... yikes!!

P.S. Her son is a stud you are right Kelli Johnson

yikes

2007-03-04T07:50:00.001-08:00

its really dark inside this big padded envelope....and it feels really cold out. hope I get to canada soon!!!!!!!

My travels begin....

2007-03-02T07:41:00.000-08:00

Today I will head to Canada..for a short visit with PattiH and her family. We will then head to Alabama for Scrap Etc!! I cant wait!!!

My twin will then head back to Costa Rica with Bluelilo....where she will start her travels overseas!!!

I will hopefully leave Alabama with Nora Noll....a SJ Blue Crew Member!!

Ill be on here along the way to update you of my travels.

See you soon.

SJ DIVA

My coming out party!!!

2007-02-26T19:58:00.000-08:00

Hello. I am THE OFFICIAL SJ Diva.
My name is SJ DIVA!

Alittle about myself....

While doing a Flat Stanley assignment...my friend, Floridascrapper decided it would be fun to have me as a SJ mascot of sorts.

I am planning to travel around the world..via wonderful Sj members ...it will be just like a circle journal..but you will be required to show me your town..take pics... Then you scrap a 12 x 12 page...and send me to the next selected person on the list, along with my clothes and accessories and the page you made. you can then access this blog...and update us all of your visit with me.(including pics) This will keep the SJDIVA off the boards. and a great place to stay up to date with my events.

I also plan on having my own SJ name..so I can get to know you all better.

I was going to use a 8 x 8 album...but decided that that isnt enough room to make it fun!! So we will be using 12 x 12 pages. Please scrap pics of me with your family, at local events or sightseeing. anything you want really....I am a non smoker..so please dont expose me to this habit. (and to avoid the next recepient being blasted by cigi smell on me LOL)

If you have any questions...let Floridascrapper know. She is working on a schedule right now....

First I am starting out at Floridascrappers home...for obvious reasons, then I will be traveling to Canada...to visit with PattiH in her town. She will be kind enough to take me to Scrap Etc..where alot of you will me in person!!I will get to hopefully have some party time there!! WHOOOHOOO

We will then decide if PattiH will pass her off to someone there..or if she will go to another SJ member (I have someone in mind).

Anyway....stay tuned for more details....and all that jazz.
Here are pics from my Florida arrival!!!