30DC - Day 21 - A Picture From The Day

Well, to be honest I believe I am on time with this post technically. Today's earlier post was actually supposed to be sent out yesterday but this blog doesn't have an option to schedule when they actually tack on. But no worries. I am back on track.

I am going on an adventure today just to the mall to see what I can score for some Christmas gifts. I'm not sure what will be the outcome especially since I'm out of funds for my budget but I like to try and make it stretch. I'm sure a grocery trip will also be needed because I'm going to start really cooking again. I've plenty of Italian inspired dishes I want to whip up!

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I honestly got so excited by Sears' massive sale that I forgot to take countless photos of the amazing products you can find at our local mall! But I managed to snap a few shots coming home from running errands and got a few tree shots. I can't wait to redo this challenge though, so I can do MUCH better!

I ended up making Chicken Cacciatore which turned out really well. I didn't like the chicken mainly because it was tough and ended up tasting like cheap, shredded chicken. And that's what it was. It was a weird brand of chicken which I know sounds odd. Well, and it could have been how I dethawed it and cooked it almost immediately after doing so.

All in all, I have some amazing sauce to put over pasta tomorrow evening. I work all day as a result of the Chiefs being home so I'm excited for that but even more excited to get up to the store to try out my next recipe, Eggplant Parmesan. :)





Now for the not too flattering tree photos. I swear I can take good pictures!





And there ya have it... part of my day represented on this page.What were your days like?

Love, Light & Peace,
Jolee Summerville

30DC - Day 20 - Wishin' & Hopin'

I am having a really rough time with this 3 wishes challenge. Only 3 things I can wish for? Oh well, I guess it's better not to ramble on and on.

My first wish would be to able to release the cure for HIV/AIDs.

My second wish would be to end poverty for as long as the world inhabits living beings.

My 3rd wish would be if I had to die after the next 2 hours, I'd want to watch PS; I Love You one last time!



What would your wishes include? Let me know! Thanks for reading and I hope you're allowed to see your blessings at hand. :)

Love, Light & Peace,
Jolee Summerville

30DC - Day 19 - Nicknames & Such

I have many names that I go by. My original name from birth was Christina Hope Weakley. As a few weeks went by some shift happened within parental units and I was renamed my current legal name which I will not share simply due to the fact that it is, in my opinion, and awful name. I now go by my stage name in which I declared was Jolee (C. Rose) Summerville back in 2004.


I think this is one of my absolute favorite pictures of A.J. 

Many people call me Jol or Jo or Jojo for nicknames. In 2007 a teenager named Albert had decided to call me Lips since I in fact am a major Angelina Jolie fan, hence the new name, and because I have a big mouth he says. I used to get told that I am loud and boisterous. I call it, in the appropriate situation, fun! I also used to have a very authoritative personality, and I still to this day suffer from having bossy tendencies.

I am well known for trying to control something I actually could easily be carefree about. I'm a work in progress that's all I can say!

I hope to hear about your nicknames! Keep in touch and blessed be!

Love, Light & Peace,
Jolee Summerville

30DC - Day 16/18 - With Dreams Intact

I missed days 16-18, so this is my blog to make up for these past few days. I've been amazingly busy with work and nephews! I've so honestly grateful for the past 72 hours I've been given. So let's get on with the days beginning with Day 16 in which I'm supposed to dilvulge what I COULD live without.

I can tell you one thing I can certainly live without but I still indulge in. "Glee!" I am so in love with this show and it's partly because the creator Ryan Murphy created my last addicting television series "Nip/Tuck." Both shows are astonishingly refreshing and relate-able in many ways. Then in other ways you kinda look at each other and check to see if that was really said.


Most of these comments come from Jane Lynch, a hilarious actor on the hit show "Glee."

On Day 17 I'm told to share with whom I'd like to trade lives with for a day and why that is. I think we'd all like to know what it's like to be George Clooney. If you think about it, the man is a workaholic. He works in film and television, he writes, produces, directs and even has time to be an ambassador for the UN as the Messenger of Peace.

I don't know much about his personal life, but I do know he has an amazing group of family and friends. He does a lot of work regarding those less fortunate than he and I applaud him for the courage.



Wow. I think he's stunning. I can't wait to see him face to face!

On the final day, Day 18, I would like to present to you a few dreams I have. One of my dreams is to sail into the sunset with my family in tow, meaning my children and spouse only. And we'd live free from persecution and suffering. Another dream of mine is to help find a cure for cancer and HIV/AIDS.

I hope many of you are doing well in your lives and that you find time for all that makes you smile & remain proud. Blessed be.

Love, Light & Peace,
Jolee Summerville

30DC - Day 15 - Music & Confessions

I didn't finish yesterday's blog in full simply because I slept most of the day and then had many activities to pursue, and one of which I am still continuing. As per usual it's the laundry. I do about 3 loads a week, so I'd say that's lucky. And on this day I'm being asked to put my fictional IPod on shuffle and tell the first ten songs that plays. Yesterday I was asked to do ten confessions.

I'm going to be creative with my fictional IPod (it's actually a 4-year-old San Disk Sansa player, version 2.0!) and combine that with 10 stories rather that go with each random song. This should be very interesting to me at least. So away we go!

I've just turned on the player and the song that first comes up is "3" by Britney Spears. This is probably the song I last listened to before turning the player off. I have just set it to randomize. Now I doubt this thing is smart enough to play, say the most played songs, but we shall see.
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This song is pretty naughty and I didn't really like it when it came out. But it became catchy. It's not her best work, let's be honest. It could be anyone singing!
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So each song will be between 3-4 minutes long. I'm not sure what to do in between "confessions." I'll just check some other websites I guess... 3 minutes and some seconds later... "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" by The Proclaimers is playing! This is such a cool song.

I remember hearing this throughout my life and probably underestimated it most of those times. But as of early 2008 I became enthralled with all things Celtic. Alas, this is one of the songs that came out of this era. I have to admit, I love Scottish and Irish culture! I'll watch "Made Of Honor" with Patrick Dempsey simply to hear Kevin McKidd's accent!
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Heck yes! "Point of No Return" from Phantom of The Opera (2004) is on now. My confession about this is, WHAT A HAWT SCENE, in the film, I mean dazzling. It leads right into "Down Once More/Track Down This Murderer."
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This list just keeps getting better. Of course my MP3 player wanted me to hear "Little Girls" by Oingo Boingo. I learned of this song in 10th grade whilst attending SVCHS in Ramona, California. Marcy had introduced it to me and yes, it's a secret favorite song to dance silly to!
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How about this? A good slow one, "The Voice Within" by Christina Aguilara. This is such a good uplifting song and really spoke to me when it came out. The video is gorgeous.
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Gasp! I love this song. (How often do I say that daily? More than 20 I bet.) "No Other Love" by Chuck Prophet. This can be heard in one of my favorite films "PS, I Love You." The scene in which this song plays in just my favorite from the movie. I wanna be that in love. Hopefully, NOT with a dead husband. <3
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"She take my monay! While I'm in need, yeah she's a triflin' friend indeed. Oh she's a gold digga!" "Gold Digger" by Kanye West. This was back when I liked Kanye West. After his mama died, he kinda lost his marbles. I hope he gets help because many of his songs are great.
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Wierd, I just heard this on the radio yesterday afternoon! "Teenage Dream" by Katy Perry. It took me one listen to like this song. It's so sweet. She has a way with words obviously.
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Okay, so this one I have to kind of tune out of or else, I'll cry. "The Scientist" by Cold Play. It reminds me of my charter high school, which provided me with a home and a family for over 3 years. It was forcefully shut down in early 2008.
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Update 10/21/10 - As like in any normal existence, I got distracted from finishing this post. Oh well, perhaps next month I can keep up with the challenge!

30DC - Day 14 - Food...

Here are some things I ate today...

If you know me, you'll gasp when you hear this. I'm on a cheeseburger binge. Heck, I don't even need the cheese! I'll eat a burger with ketchup, mayo, and tomatoes and pickles preferably!



I don't eat a whole lot of meat. I'll eat turkey bacon, or grilled chicken most of the time. But recently, a burger just became great. It was all I had to eat at Arrowhead Stadium whilst working one glorious day.

And then I found a hidden stash of berry Lifesavers. I had four of them total. And I had some turkey bacon this afternoon with a very small shake from HiBoys eatery.



In just about 11 minutes I'll be writing my 10 confessions, (oh crap) and Day 15's blog! Anyone else want to share their nutrition or lack thereof like me!?

Blessed be.

Love, Light & Peace,
Jolee Summerville