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The quality that I would look for in a friend would be trustworthiness, and understanding. I think that those qualities make for a long-lasting friendship.

My favorite Summer activity has to be swimming at the lake or ocea.  Other cool Summer activities include nature hiking, going to Allaire State Park, going to the bookstore or the library to read and have a latte, and writing while sitting on my deck.
   

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For the most part, I don't really give a crap what people say.  It's my own opinion of myself that counts.  If I worried about what everyone thought of me, I would be a neurotic mess. 

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I was reading through some recipe sites for some new ideas.  While I was doing that, I discovered information on our proposed fifth taste.  We all know that we have four taste sensations: sweetness, bitterness, saltiness, and sourness.  Now we have a fifth sense called Umami.  Umami is sensed by special receptor cells which detected as savory and is Japanese for the word 'deliciousness.'  Glutamate food stuffs such as soy sauce, parmesan cheese, and in the United Kingdom: marmite, are picked up by this sense of taste.  If you would like to read more about Umami, click here.  I should've known about that already, but I live under a culinary rock.

This week has been a doozy so far.  Right now I am suffering with a stomach infection, so I'm drinking ginger ale and nibbling on Maria Cookies when I feel up to eating.    On a better note... I found this incredible new browser through a friend of mine called Flock for which I am highly addicted.  It lets me use Digg, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Flickr with the ease of having one panel on the side of the browser window.  Thank you Cynde!  I'm going to acquire a flip camera with a waterproof case.  This way I can take some awesome footage while swimming at the beach.  I definitely want to add more content to my YouTube site.  I saw a friend use this camera for some video editing, and the quality was absolutely awesome.  I'm a gadget whore, and I always have to try new things.  Here is a look at the Flip Cam and Case:

This week I'm going to see Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, LeAnn Rimes, and Gary Allan at the Poets and Pirates tour in Philadelphia.  I'm thinking of going early so that we can get a good parking spot.  I'm really excited about this concert.  I've been waiting a long time to see it, and I know that it's going to kick ass.  Well that's all I have right now.  Have a good one...

~Denise

The biggest challenge in my life was overcoming the adversity of my illness and learning that I'm not categorized by it.  

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This is the trailer for newest 007 film with the delicious Daniel Craig...

There is something about fireworks that just feels so breathtaking.  I don't know if it's the sparkling colors or the loud crackling sounds that emanate from the elaborate explosions.  It's funny how something so volatile, can be so absolutely beautiful.  Tonight I've decided to not partake in the Fourth of July fireworks festitvities in Point Pleasant.  I can see the fireworks from my deck and I really would rather save money by not using gasoline.  My celebration of the 4th of July is more of just a celebration of Summer itself.  I'm not really into anything deep surrounding the holiday.  It's definitely a good reason to pour a nice glass of chardonnay, and enjoy the fragrant air of my garden mixed with the pungent aroma of citronella candle.  Less traffic, less headache, and much less hassle altogether.  I guess this is what they call a "staycation."  Staycation is the worst amalgamation of the English language I've heard in a long time, but I won't delve into that monstrosity today.  That will coincide with the annoyance of the American press combining celebrity names.   Anyway, I'm really happy with just enjoying my time at home. 

It's only four more days before I leave thirty-five in the past.  This means I only have four more years until forty.  I feel almost like I'm trying to cling on to those years for dear life.  Mostly stemming from the fact that I don't feel that I have accomplished everything I set out to do.  I was prepared for my thirties, but there is no way in hell that anyone can prepare me for my forties.  No offense to those who have made it there gracefully.  I'm hoping that I will hit that number with grace, and hopefully without too many visible marks.  I shouldn't really care about this so much.  I have always thought that I can savor life, even if it seems like it's moving at the speed of light.  Maybe it's vanity or just plain fear that I will grow old without enough to show for it.  I have no idea why I am thinking this way, and truthfully I don't want to.  I'd rather just try and be more open to every turn that life throws at me.

Well.... that's all that I have to share on this lovely evening.  I hope that you all enjoy the wonderful holiday weekend. 

Sincerely,
Denise  

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