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Thursday, June 18, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
My Brush with Virtual Death!
What a NIGHTMARE of a weekend I had!
I've said it out loud and I've repeated it many times in my head that one of my biggest fears is getting a Virus on my Laptop! I frequently remind myself that I need to back up my files ESPECIALLY all of my embroidery designs. Well just thinking about it obviously didn't help!
The unthinkable happened this weekend! On Saturday I inserted a CD of Jpegs that I received in the mail from one of my wholesalers and with in seconds my WHOLE ENTIRE HARD DRIVE WAS DELETED!!!
"FFFFFFUUUUUDDDDDDGGGGGGEEEEEEE!!!"
I screamed like Ralphie from "A Christmas Story"... WTH just happened?!
Unsure of what the black screen with blue text meant I immediately called 911! (My IT neighbor) and interrupted his family cookout. OMG, neighbor, I think my laptops dead! You have to come over....Stat! This man has 20+ years of IT experience surely he'll know what to do! After many attempts to reboot the look on his face told me the outcome looked grim!
Where's your back up drive, he asked??
I don't have one!
What do you mean?
What do you mean what do I mean...I don't back up!
You don't back up?
WHAT DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND???
Oh geez Kristen...you really need to keep a back up!
OK, must we add salt to ulcers that are forming in my stomach as we speak? I'm about to loose my best friend to a deadly virus and you're giving me a lecture?? FIX HER!!
So off he went with my best friend in tow...across the street...I'll be back in a minute he shouted!
I took that literally....I sat looking out the window for about an hour waiting for their return. Once I saw him flipping burgers on the grill I assumed my BF was in stable condition and it was replenishing its fluids or something. Never heard from neighbor the rest of the night...:O(
After a sleepless night of tossing and turning I couldn't help but reminisce on all the "Memories" I hoped she'd remember...would she recognize me after she woke up...would she have saved all the gifts I had given her in the last year...how about all the contacts she had made...would she recognize them again? UGH...the pain was unbearable!
The next morning I paced the floors...eager for her return! Although everyone I talked to was sympathetic no one really understood. I heard alot of "Kristen, it's not the end of the world", or "Things could be alot worse" and I agreed....I began to question my state of mind. Were these feelings warranted? After all it IS just a laptop! But I couldn't brush it off...I felt sense of overwhelment as my blackberry chimed with new emails...new orders...and Blogger Love! "Dear God", I cried..."Why me??" what am I going to do? EVERYTHING'S GONE! Months and Months of work down the drain...shoot me, shoot me NOW!!! Ok, alil Diva-ish and dramatic but at that moment this situation was right up there w/cancer!
Then a knock at the door..."Good News", says neighbor! "I was able to save your embroidery designs, your emails and favorites! Bad News, The rest is corrupted and needs to be euthanized!" Ahhh...this is Good News!! The Cancer can be cured and although the recovery may take some time my BF will be surfing again soon!
"THANK YOU SO MUCH, NEIGHBOR!!! I'M FOREVER INDEBTED TO YOU!!"
Lesson Learned!! Just like my attempts to dodge cancer by not smoking or staying out of the sun . The way I obsess over cleaning mine and my daughters hands with antibacterial wipes to prevent the spread of germs...I will also back-up my best friend to insure her good health can be restored even after a "Brush of Virtual Death".
Friday, June 12, 2009
Have a GREAT Weekend!
Here's alil' Silliness to start off your weekend! Have a FABULOUS One!
XOXOXO,
Kristen
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Time is Running Out!
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Sunday, June 7, 2009
I got Bloggy Bling!!!
I'm SO excited!
I woke up this morning to find out that my "Fabulous Father's Day Gifts" post was featured on "Tip Junkie" Today!
Along with this GREAT honor I get to add this adorable Bloggy Bling!
(If you didn't notice by my Blog Design...I LOVE BLING!!)
Awwweee....I'm So Proud! Waaaaaaa...
"I'd like to Thank the Academy..."
Ok, alil overboard...but I couldn't be more Grateful!
Being a "Newby" to the Blog World...this is AWESOME!
So Thank You... 
and your adorable face
and your adorable face for giving me this opportunity!
I look forward to providing you with more Great, Personalized Gift Giving Tips!
I look forward to providing you with more Great, Personalized Gift Giving Tips!
If this is your first time visiting...WELCOME!
Please enjoy a "Cup of Chaos" with me once in awhile and become one of my
"Fabulous Followers"
As you can see...not too many right now.
But you know, it's not quantity it's Quality! ;O)
Love you Gals!! XOXO
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Mammalicious Coffee Week Giveaway!
My new friend Amy over at Mammalicious Finds is hosting a
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Monday, June 1, 2009
Fabulous Father's Day Gifts
I can't believe it's already June?!
For me June is always a busy month! Lots of birthday's (7 to be exact) including my adorable hubby, my wedding anniversary (6 years June 28th), Father's Day (June 21st), Graduations (3 of my 20 nieces and nephews this year), The Cook Out Kick Off (6 already scheduled) and the start of our vacation! Yowzers!! Oh wait...I can't forget all the scheduled stork deliveries this month! (5 miracles to be born this month)
If you're anything like me you wait until the last minute to get those special gifts that usually ends up being the same gift someone else got off the glass shelves of Hallmark! Not that there's anything wrong with Hallmark but this year why not try and give gifts that a made especially for your special guy?
An Awesome collection of "Manly" gifts have been added to "My Site" just in time for Father's Day! There is something for any type of guy! Whether he's into Football, Fishing, Cigars, Music, Billiards, The Beach or just a cold beer...I am confident you'll find something to suite his personality in the "Dudes" Department!
An Awesome collection of "Manly" gifts have been added to "My Site" just in time for Father's Day! There is something for any type of guy! Whether he's into Football, Fishing, Cigars, Music, Billiards, The Beach or just a cold beer...I am confident you'll find something to suite his personality in the "Dudes" Department!
That's a Great Idea!
Below I have put together a couple of "Themed Gift Giving Ideas" that will definitely show him how much you appreciate him!
* Myself or Chaotic Creations by Kristen have
NO affiliation and are NOT responsible for any of the recommend sites outside of my own listed below.
NO affiliation and are NOT responsible for any of the recommend sites outside of my own listed below.
The Missing Golfer
This is the one day you have to say, "it's ok!" Forget about the fact that you NEVER get a break...Forget about the fact that you passed up those $100 sandals b/c you just got a new pair last year...this is the day you have to say, "you deserve it dear!"
The Personalized Vintage Golfer Sign paired with the Magnetic Golf Divot Tool Key Ring, copy of "The Legend of Bagger Vance" DVD and a Gift Certificate to a local golf course or TeeBone.com will keep him smiling for years to come!
The Ricky Ricardo
Remember the episode of I love Lucy when she went to Cuba to meet Ricky's family and pretended to be a Cuban Cigar Roller? One of my favorite episodes...and although you didn't roll these cigars yourself it shows the same efforts as Lucy made to make her hubby happy!
A Personalized Humidor filled with a Father's Day Sampler Pack of Cigars and Personalized Vertigo Cigar Torch Lighter makes a perfect gift for a man who enjoys a good cigar once in awhile!
The Executive
Does it feel like he loves his job more then you? Are you always feeling like you're on second base while his laptop, blackberry and colleagues crowd around the home plate? Give him a gift of reminders that he can look at everyday and know that he has a family that loves and appreciates him!
Lay on the guilt with a tie chosen by the kids that shows their interpretation of him, a picture of happy days with the family in our adorable Dad Frame, and Engraved Cuff Links that he'll see every time he checks his watch to remind him it's time to come home.
These are just a few ideas on how to take a personalized gift to the next level! If you would like some tips and ideas for your guy please do not hesitate to contact me...I would be happy to help!
See something you like from CCBK ? Please order by June 11th for guaranteed Father's Day Delivery. (some restrictions apply)
XOXO,
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