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SOCIAL NETWORKING VS. REAL LIFE

As we all know, most of us have some kind of "Social Networking" sight, and some of us have more than one. Weather it's Facebook, Myspace or, Twitter we all have a way to connect with friends and family. Then there are those people who like to "Facebook stalk". To me looking at other people's profiles are not big deal, but don't get pissed at what you see. I do love to check my Facebook and Twitter, and I also like to look at other peoples, just to see what is going on in their live or what they have to say about life. But why should I get mad when I go onto someones sight to see they do not like me or they talk shit about me. I shouldn't get mad, I should have minded my own business, (that has never happened, I was just using myself as an example). I hate it when people expect you to be one way when you are not. Some of us do "censor" ourselves when we tweet or facebook, some of us do not. Don't get your feelings hurt when that one person you thought was soooo great, isn't as great as you thought. I guess what I am trying to say is most of us at least have a little bit of a fake side, or a more proper/respectful side. We try to censor ourselves in front of our families (parents, grandparents, aunt, uncles and elders) but when we get around our friends we are different. Which isn't a bad thing.....well sometimes it isn't a bad thing. If you are out smoking heroin and your family has no idea, then yea, that's bad, but if you cuss like a sailor, then that's NOT as bad as being a drunken crack head. I certainly didn't like it when one of my facebook friends tried to call me and my cousin out for "liking" something with a cuss word in it. I can understand being respectful, but don't get pissed over one word! I grew up in church so, don't think I cuss like a sailor and I am some bad ass who drinks and parties all of the time. My husband and I are self sufficient, we own a house and pay our own bills. We do not live beyond our means. We do not have any credit cards and our only debts our our house and my car. I do not need someone preaching at me if I do one minor thing wrong. I know what I do wrong, I do not need reminders. If you see me going off my path, (i.e doing drugs, drinking heavily or doing wrong towards my husband and family) then say something, but please don't JUDGE!!

Life isn't fair, get use to it!

Love him or hate him , he sure hits the nail on the head with this!
Bill Gates recently gave a speech at a High School about 11 things they did not and will not learn in school. He talks about how feel-good, politically correct teachings created a generation of kids with no concept of reality and how this concept set them up for failure in the real world.

Rule 1 : Life is not fair - get used to it!

Rule 2 : The world doesn't care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself.

Rule 3 : You will NOT make $60,000 a year right out of high school. You won't be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn both.

Rule 4 : If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss.

Rule 5 : Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your Grandparents had a different word for burger flipping: they called it opportunity.

Rule 6 : If you mess up, it's not your parents' fault , so don't whine about your mistakes, learn from them.

Rule 7 : Before you were born, your parents weren't as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you thought you were. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parent's generation, try delousing the closet in your own room.

Rule 8 : Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life HAS NOT. In some schools, they have abolished failing grades and they'll give you as MANY TIMES as you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life.

Rule 9 : Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you FIND YOURSELF. Do that on your own time.

Rule 10 : Television is NOT real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.

Rule 11 : Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one.

Twitter

We all know that I love the "social network". I am the one who always wants to know what's going on in people's lives. I started a twitter thinking I wouldn't like it, but I love it! The way twitter works is you can "follow" people. Meaning every time they tweet, it will come up on your home page.....Like facebook. When you "follow" someone it isn't a friend request because they do not follow you back. Some people have private pages, so they do have to confirm you following them. When your page is private it cuts down all of the spam. I enjoy keeping up with certain celebrities and the whole pop culture. For example, I follow the backstreet boys then each individual one. The Backstreet Boys twitter account talk about what they are doing as a group, but each individual one talks about their personal life. You can tweet as much or as little as you'd like, (it's more fun if you tweet more). You can also promote your business/company with twitter. It's also fun to see what's going on in other peoples lives, (the nice way to say be nosy, lol). There are a few accounts that are just funny to read. Like Dump that dude, which is a account talking about why you should dump a boyfriend. It's just someone putting silly post on the internet. There is also one that gives you facts about your horoscope sign. There are also a lot of people who like the website TMZ well there is a tmz accout as well!! Here are a few accounts I follow that I enjoy reading:

@zodiacfacts
@dumpthatdude
@perezhilton
@tfln (text from last night)
@fmlmoments
@popeater
@g105radio
@peopleofwalmart
@carolinaliar
@iheartquotes
@jesus_
@awkwardfamily
@ew (entertainment weekly)
@extratv
@usweekly
@fayobserver
@fayettenews
@tmz_fans
@peoplemag
@thesoup
@ryanseacrest
@Lindsey_2 (ME!!!!)

I recommend people who like to talk a lot or people who post a lot of facebook to do this. You can only use 140 characters in your tweet, but if you have more to say you can use the site www.twitlonger.com on that site you can use as many characters as you'd like. You can also share photos if you would like. You can not make a photo album but you can use the site www.twitpic.com and people can look at your current and past photos. If you ever join....follow me and keep up with all of my random thoughts....lol www.twitter.com/lindsey_2

Xoxo,
Lindsey

Two years!!

So Monday is mine and Shawn's 2 year wedding anniversary!! I can't believe how time flies!! I just wanted to let everyone know I have the most wonderful patient husband in the whole world!! You should be jealous ;) I love him so much

Daydream

What is a dream? A dream is something we do while we sleep. According to wikipedia it is a succession of thoughts, images, sounds or emotions which the mind experiences while we sleep. Where do they come from and why do we dream the things we dream? I don't like ALL of my dreams......some are bad. My DAYDREAMS on the other had are wonderful. A daydream is merely a visionary fantasy experienced while you are awake especially one of happy, pleasant thoughts or hopes. My "daydream" that I had when I first turned 18 is not what really happened. I had my life all planned out. God had a different plan, I am still trying to figure out why. I had it all figured out. Get out of cosmetology school, save some money and get the hell out of Fayetteville. I don't think this place is miserable, but it's not for me. I needed a fresh start. I didn't know where I was going......I just knew that I wanted to go away, far far away. I don't know how well that would have worked out because, 9 times out of 10 I was going to be with my mom. We are close. Not like we use to be. I am not the kind to tell my mom EVERYTHING. Believe me, if she knew some stuff, she would shit a brick. No I never used drugs and I wasn't drunk every weekend, and I wasn't a whore.........I just can't go into detail. Trust me, it's nothing too crazy. Sorry, I've gone off track. Hmmmm...........where would I have gone? Perhaps to the beach? I don't know who I would have gone with. I would have just gone away. I am going to breakdown the exact plan: I graduated High school in May 05. Turned 18 and started cosmetology school June 05 and told myself that I WOULD NOT have a serious boyfriend and get my shit together and get out of school. December of 05 my mother convinced (well forced) me to go to a bar (sounds crazy right?). She forced me to the bar to watch my dads band play. Okay, I could care less about Lynard Skynard. I don't care how fantastic they are.......I DONT CARE! The only way I would have been happy about being there is if Backstreet Boys were going to be there, I would have been first in line. My crazy ass probably would have called the bar and begged to help set up for free. But anyways, I was there, watching my dad's band play (plus other musicians) I pretty much had a attitude that evening. Then I turn around, and guess who is leaning on the wall like a "cool guy"? You guessed it Shawn. So, he eventually approached me and got my number (I am making a long story short). I hoped he wouldn't call, because of the plan. Well he did, and now we are married, and we own a house. No kids yet. I do love him. But now I sit back and think.....what happened to my daydream? Did I make a mistake? I don't think I did, I wouldn't trade my husband, but I still wonder what would have happened..........I have taken into consideration my daydreams can be far fetched.............I have to come back in the real world and grow up.....some grow up faster than others.....

Gemini (May 21-June 21)

We have all herd things about our horoscope. Weather it's good or bad, sometimes it is true. I was lucky enough to be a Gemini! Over the years I have read my horoscope to see if it was true or not. Sometimes it was, sometimes it wasn't. Here are some random facts about Gemini's and I will let you know if I agree or if it pertains to me.

--Talk, Talk, Talk (Yes! I do like to talk, a lot. So does my mom and brother. Mom is a Libra and my brother is a Cancer)
--Your motto: I believe anything (I am pretty gullible, but not as bad as I use to be.)
--Nobody understands you. (No one understands me because I talk fast)
--Great at multi tasking. (Sometimes. I am scatter brained. LOL)
--Aren't confused by facts. (It doesn't take much to make me confused.)
--Make a great friend. (I hope so)
--Love new stuff. (Yep)
--Really funny. (I hope so, lol)
--You never sit still. (Very True)
--Energetic (at times I am super calm and at times I am super hyper)
--Nervous and Tense (YES! I get anxious so easy)
--Untidy (No comment, lol. I am always picking up behind myself.)
--Easily bored. (Yes)

Happiness

This past week, I went by the Belk Salon, where I USE to work, to see how everyone was doing. Heather was at the front desk, so I just stood and talked to her, while everyone else had a client. We chit chatted about how things were going at the Belk Salon and how things were going at my new job and just the normal stuff. She told me I seemed much happier. I always tried to be happy, and make the best of situation, but she was right. I am happier. My life is not as stressful! Every since I have been at my new job, I have been less stressed about a few things. For one, I don't stress about what kind of mood my manager will be in when I get to work, and I am making more money.....well tips at least. I haven't gotten a full pay check from my new job yet.....but I can tell you I am far from being rich. If I never be rich that will be fine with me. Just as long as I can be happy with what I have. Happiness is what we make it...no matter what the situation is. Weather it's your job, your house or your relationships. Sometimes the smallest changes can make the biggest differences. I am so glad I did not give up on doing hair. I wish everyone could be happy.

FREEDOM!

Hey guys! People have been asking me why I quit my job. If you have worked at the Belk Salon you could understand why I quit. Though I do miss all of the stylist, it was difficult working with the manager and with the money I made there it wasn't worth putting up with her. I liked her as a person but not as a boss. On top of that, the money wasn't good. You would think since they were so expensive I would make money, but I didn't. At first I did, but after a while things slowed down. I also did not get to spend enough time with my husband, Shawn. I always had to work when he was off. I was not expecting to get the job at Master Cuts. I was actually planning on taking a teller course at FTCC in March. One evening I put in a application for Master Cuts in on the internet, then I forgot all about it, then a couple of weeks later, they called me to set up a interview....So I had a interview on Thursday, quit my job Saturday and started the new job Monday. At the Belk Salon it always felt like I was walking on egg shells. So, as far as my new job, so far so good!!

Xoxo,
Lindsey

A service I am offering

At the Belk Salon & Spa, we offer several types of services, including, women's and men's cuts, color, perms, spa services as well as a chemistry shot. A chemistry shot is a customized deep conditioning treatment that is great for distressed/dry hair. Distressed hair is weakend hair that has been physically changed in some way. There are two key types of hair distress:

-CHEMICAL DISTRESS: caused by overuse of chemical services such as haircolor, lightening, perming or straightening
-MECHANICAL DISTRESS: caused by normal wear and tear from blow-drying, curling and flat irons, and every day brushing

This service normally cost $25 not including the other services you get, but If you come in to see me, I will offer it to you for $10 when you receive a hair cut! I am the only one in the salon offering this! We are also offering Valentines day Gift Packages with salon and spa services. Walk ins are welcome but you can also schedule a appointment. Pleas be sure to ask about the service when you come in! Belk Salon-910-864-3098

Xoxo,
Lindsey

Random Facts About Me!

So, we all know that I am a random person, so I will share some more random facts about me!! I ran out of things to talk about so I have to google things. Imagine that, I ran out of things to talk about....lol!!

1. The story of my most serious injury- Well, I have a very low pain tolerance, so it is very easy for me to get hurt. I've been on crutches two different times and got stitches. The time I got stitches, I was fairly young, I was about six or seven. I was down the street at my neighbor Kyle and Jordan's house, (they are brother's, Kyle is the oldest). Kyle told Jordan to pitch some baseballs to him so he could try to hit them, well in the process Kyle kept telling me to move, but I wasn't paying attention and he thought I was. As soon as I turned around and he swung at the same time and hit me in the four head. So, he walked me home, and my mom took me to the hospital. Then I fell down stairs twice and sprained both of my ankles. Not fun!
2. The person I admire most- My mom obviously! I have to admire her, I'm her mini me...lol..I hear that all of the time!
3. If I had a super power- I would want to be able to hear peoples thoughts. That would be pretty awesome!!
4. If this celebrity knocked on my door, I would run away with them- Okay people lets get one thing straight! I would NOT run away with Nick or Aaron Carter, unless I wasn't with Shawn, and a lot skinnier! It would be tempting. I would probably stalk them till they leave town though.......lol....
5. Why I care about celebrities- I think I care about celebrities, because I have no life! I just care about certain ones though!


I think that is enough random facts for the day!! Hope you enjoyed it!

xoxo
Lindsey

The dictionary from the south

I was trying to find something to blog about, and I have ran out of ideas, so if anyone has any ideas, please let me know. I have had people in the past not be able to understand what I am saying because of my accent, and I talk fast, which is okay...I guess. If you can't understand me please just tell me to slow down and pronounce my words more clearly. I know I am also bad about "making up words". I don't think it's "made up" if other people from the south understand. Here is a mini dictionary of some of the words you may hear in the south!

A- a prefix added to the present to make it sound prettier. "Abe's a-workin in backer today; Ma's a-talikin to you son!!"
Agonna- This word is future tense! "I'm agonna get you if you dont quit messing with my dog"
Backer- A large cultivated weed you can smoke legally. (Southerns don't get all excited about the syllable in front of the accented one)
Bless your heart- a nice expletive expressing approval or encouragement.
Bob War- A twisted wire studded with barbs. Usage- "Boy, stay away from that bob war fence!"
Bobby Q- A delicious meat dish made from pulled pork roasted over hickory wood and doused with red pepper boiled in vinegar.
Booger- Nose stuffing, or a rascal. "Come here you little booger!"
Britches- Anything worn over the legs, pants or overalls.
Caint- Can not
Coon- Racoon
Holler- Yell or talk at the top of your voice.
Purty- another word for pretty.
Sugar- another way of asking for kisses, "come over here and give me some sugar!"
Tawk- a way of communicating by using words.
Yall- the plural of you.

Hope you enjoyed my blog!! Let me know if I missed any words!!!

Xoxo,
Lindsey

Respect

It is sad to say there are plenty of people who have a lack of respect for others. Weather it's an adult, co-worker, friend, authority, or for themselves. If people could have some respect this world would be a different place. So I figured I would REMIND everyone what this word means!

The definition of RESPECT:

1. a particular, detail, or point.
2. relation of reference: inquiries with respect of a route.
3. esteem for or esteem of the worth or excellence of a person, a personal quality or ability, or something considered as a manifestation of a personal quality or ability: I have great respect for her judgement.
4. deference to a right, privilege, privileged position, or someone or something considered to have certain rights or privileges: show respect for the flag, respect the elderly.
(www.dictionary.com)

QUOTES:

Treat others the way you want to be treated, because what goes around comes around. --Unknown
Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our manners. --Laurence Sterne
Respect yourself if you would have others respect you! --Baltasar Gracian


Xoxo,
Lindsey

The Rules

Here a few rules that men should follow at all times!!!!

1. The Female always makes THE RULES.

2. THE RULES are subject to change without notice.

3. No Male can possible know all THE RULES.

4. If the Female suspects the Male knows all THE RULES, she must immediately change some of THE RULES.

5. The Female is never wrong.

6. If it appears the Female is wrong, it is because of a flagrant misunderstanding caused by something the Male did or said wrong.

7. If Rule #6 applies, the Male must apologize immediately for causing the misunderstanding.

8. The Female can change her mind at any time.

9. The Male must never change his mind without the express written consent of The Female.

10. The Female has every right to be angry or upset at any time.

11. The Male must remain calm at all times, unless the Female wants him to be angry or upset.

12. The Female must, under no circumstances, let the Male know whether she wants him to be angry or upset.

13. The Male is expected to read the mind of the Female at all times.

14. At all times, what is important is what the Female meant, not what she said.

15. If the Male doesn't abide by THE RULES, it is because he can't take the heat, lacks backbone, and is a wimp.

16. If the Female has PMS, all THE RULES are null and void and the Male must cater to her every whim.

17. Any attempt to document THE RULES could result in bodily harm.

18. If the Male, at any time, believes he is right, he must refer to Rule #5.

Xoxo,
Lindsey

All out of Ideas so I googled some more

I just want to start off by saying I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. Now that I am older (22 is still young but its a long ways from being 8) holidays aren't as exciting as they use to be and it sucks!!! Every since I was about thirteen up until I moved out, my mom would wake me up early on Thanksgiving to get me to help her cook.....or should I say, make deviled eggs and clean up after her while she does the major cooking. Now she calls me real early to make sure I am doing what I am supposed to be doing. This year, I was way ahead of her. She called me around 10 am and I was sleeping, and she was surprised to hear I was already finished the deviled eggs.
Surprisingly enough, I ran out of things to talk about. I could sit here and talk junk on people, but that wouldn't be very nice, and I am too afraid they would read it...I am a CHICKEN! So, I googled "things to blog about" I ran across a few ideas, then I came across this one website that gave me AWESOME ideas. I hope I can keep you entertained and be prepared, there is no telling what you will read. I may add a few of my own ideas.
TOPIC #1
HOW I USE FACEBOOK- I use facebook to stay in touch with people, be nosy and play that corny farmville game. Most of the people on facebook, I don't talk to on a daily basis. I just want to know what they are up too. So, basically what I am trying to say is, I don't have a life, and if you don't want others to know your business don't put it on the internet. I don't even know why I started to play that farmville game, I am defiantly not the farming type. It is addictive, and its not like I am doing the actual thing...I just hit a few buttons and its done....It keeps me busy, out of trouble, and also keeps me quite. You probably have noticed I am on the internet a lot, but most of the time, I am just logged in but I am doing something else. I'll just come check in ever few minuets.
TOPIC #2
SOMEBODY HAS TO SAY IT- (I would like to pre-apologize for anything I say on this topic, but someone has to say it) I know I have blogged on this before, but what is up will all of these "dumb" people in this world, and I don't mean all of the ditzy people. I just don't understand how people don't think about their future, they are just all caught up with right now. Like, I don't mean someone being my age worrying about things that will happen when they are 70. I mean you should think about the consequences to all of your actions. I mean just sit back and think....Hmmmm.....If I have several alcoholic beverages I may get drunk, and I will probably have a hang over tomorrow, which means, I will feel sick. If I use heroine once, I may get addicted and spend all of my money on it and loose everything I have. Oh, well, if I have unprotected sex, I may get pregnant, and I can barely cover my bills now, What am I going to do? What you SHOULD HAVE DONE is think before you act. Another topic that goes hand and hand with this, I think, is people you use other people for money or a free ride for something....I am not trying to pin point one person, but your seriously people, take care of yourself! Get a job and think of the reasons why you are using someone. Is it because your lazy? Is it because you have gotten yourself in so much crap, you need someone to bail you out? You should have thought about it. You've made your bed, now lay in it.


Hope you enjoyed my blog!!

Xoxo,
Lindsey

Self Improvement

When I think of myself, I like to think of myself as a nice person, and I try not to be mean to people. If I have hurt your feelings, I am truly sorry, and if this apology isn't good enough for you, let me know and I will apologize to your face. I do realize I am not perfect and I never will be. I do not think I am better than anyone else, but I will say I have made better choices than some people. I will admit that some of the choices I have made have been the wrong choice, but I can't blame anyone but myself. No one made me make the choices I made. All I could do was simply learn from my mistakes. I do have a problem with people who don't own up to their mistakes. I know I have been guilty of it a few times. If you did something wrong admit to it, don't try to lie about it or blame someone else. That just makes yourself look bad. I am sure everyone is guilty of doing it. Some just do it more than others. Every once in a while I have to just sit back and analyze my own life and think about my life and what I need to change and what I need to improve on, and if you have any advice, bring it on baby!! I am ready!!! I want to hear what you have to say. There is always room for improvement. Another thing that makes you very "uncool" is lying. If you ask for someone's opinion, please tell the truth, the whole truth, and noting but the truth!!!! (I've never been in court) No one can help you if you can't help yourself. It will also make you look real bad if the person you lied to finds out that you lied. Another thing that is annoying is people USING OTHER PEOPLE. If someone is trying to help you, you better thank them and your lucky stars that they want to help. Don't take someones kindness for granted. Also, if someone is trying to help you and they "correct" you on something you did wrong don't get mad at them for saying something. You probably shouldn't lie to them either. Everyone has faults, no one is perfect, and there is always room for improvement is your life. I guess all I am trying to say is have try to keep a positive attitude about your life and thank God for every day that you have, because tomorrow isn't guaranteed. We all know someone who died too young and that is proof that tomorrow is not promised to us. Be thankful for what you have, even if it is not much, be thankful you have your life, health, family and friends.

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You cannot expect to achieve new goals or move beyond your present circumstances unless you change. --Les Brown

Thoughts become words. Words become actions. Actions become habits. Habits become character. And character becomes your destiny.

You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you. --James Allen

Don't let the negativity given to you by the world disempower you. Instead give to yourself that which empowers you. --Les Brown


Hope you enjoy my blog!!!!

Xoxo,
Lindsey

RESURRECTION MARY

(THIS PICTURE IS FAKE BUT GOES WITH THE STORY)

Although stories of "vanishing hitchhikers" in Chicago date back to the horse and buggy days, Mary’s tale begins in the 1930’s. It was around this time that drivers along Archer Avenue started reporting strange encounters with a young woman in a white dress. She always appeared to be real, until she would inexplicably vanish. The reports of this girl began in the middle 1930’s and started when motorists passing by Resurrection Cemetery began claiming that a young woman was attempting to jump onto the running boards of their automobiles. Not long after, the woman became more mysterious, and much more alluring. The strange encounters began to move further away from the graveyard and closer to the O Henry Ballroom, which is now known as the Willowbrook. She was now reported on the nearby roadway and sometimes, inside of the ballroom itself. On many occasions, young men would meet a girl at the ballroom, dance with her and then offer her a ride home at the end of the evening. She would always accept and offer vague directions that would lead north on Archer Avenue. When the car would reach the gates of Resurrection Cemetery, the young woman would always vanish.More common were the claims of motorists who would see the girl walking along the road. They would offer her a ride and then witness her vanishing from their car. These drivers could describe the girl in detail and nearly every single description precisely matched the previous accounts. The girl was said to have light blond hair, blue eyes and was wearing a white party dress. Some more attentive drivers would sometimes add that she wore a thin shawl, or dancing shoes, and that she had a small clutch purse. Others had even more harrowing experiences. Rather than having the girl vanish for their car, they claimed to actually run her down in the street. They claimed to see a woman in a white dress bolt in front of their car near the cemetery and would actually describe the sickening thud as she was struck by the front of the car. When they stopped to go to her aid, she would be gone. Some even said that the automobile passed directly through the girl. At that point, she would turn and disappear through the cemetery gates. Bewildered and shaken drivers began to appear almost routinely in nearby businesses and even at the nearby Justice, Illinois police station. They told strange and frightening stories and sometimes they were believed and sometimes they weren’t. Regardless, they created an even greater legend of the vanishing girl, who would go on to become Resurrection Mary.

But who is this young woman, or at least who was she when she was alive? Most researchers agree that the most accurate version of the story concerns a young girl who was killed while hitchhiking down Archer Avenue in the early 1930’s. Apparently, she had spent the evening dancing with a boyfriend at the O Henry Ballroom. At some point, they got into an argument and Mary (as she has come to be called) stormed out of the place. Even though it was a cold winter’s night, she thought, she would rather face a cold walk home than another minute with her boorish lover. She left the ballroom and started walking up Archer Avenue. She had not gotten very far when she was struck and killed by a passing automobile. The driver fled the scene and Mary was left there to die. Her grieving parents buried her in Resurrection Cemetery, wearing a white dress and her dancing shoes. Since that time, her spirit has been seen along Archer Avenue, perhaps trying to return to her grave after one last night among the living. It has never been known just who the earthly counterpart of Mary might have been. Over the years, there have been many sightings and encounters with the ghost alleged to be “Resurrection Mary”. Dozens of young men have told of picking up the same girl, or meeting her at the ballroom, only to have her disappear from their car. Perhaps the most believableencounter with Mary took place in 1939 and involved a young man named Jerry Palus. The majority of the reports seem to come from the cold winter months, like the account passed on by a cab driver. He picked up a girl who was walking along Archer Avenue one night in 1941. It was very cold outside, but she was not wearing a coat. She jumped into the cab and told him that she needed toget home very quickly. She directed him along Archer Avenue and a few minutes later, he looked back and she was gone. He realized that he was passing in front of the cemetery when she disappeared. The stories continued but perhaps the strangest account of Mary was the one that occurred on the night of August 10, 1976. This event has remained so bizarre after all this time because on this occasion, Mary did not just appear as a passing spirit. It was on this night that she left evidence behind!

A driver was passing by the cemetery around 10:30 that night when he happened to see a girl standing on the other side of the gates. He said that when he saw her, she was wearing a white dress and grasping the iron bars of the gate. The driver was considerate enough to stop down the street at the Justice police station and alert them to the fact that someone had been accidentally locked in the cemetery at closing time. An officer responded to the call but when he arrived there was no one there. The graveyard was dark and deserted and there was no sign of any girl.

But his inspection of the gates, where the girl had been seen standing, did reveal something. The revelation chilled him to the bone! He found that two of the bars in the gate had been pulled apart and bent at sharp angles. To make things worse, at the points on the green-colored bronze where they had been pried apart were blackened scorch marks. Within these marks was what looked to be skin texture and handprints that had been seared into the metal with incredible heat.

The marks of the small hands made big news and curiosity-seekers came from all over the area to see them. In an effort to discourage the crowds, cemetery officials attempted to remove the marks with a blowtorch, making them look even worse. Finally, they cut the bars off and installed a wire fence until the two bars could be straightened or replaced.

To hear more about this story or to read Jerry Palus's experience with Resurrection Mary visit the site http://www.prairieghosts.com

Salon Etiquette

Hey guys!! How is everyone doing?? Hope everyone is doing great! Today I figured I would write on salon etiquette . You would be suprised at how some people act (or let their kids act) in a salon.

• Most salons have a 24 hour cancellation policy, so if you can't make it to your appointment let your stylist know as soon as possible, because they have that spot reserved for YOU and if you can't make it then they can put someone in your spot. I know at the salon I work at if you repeatedly cancel your appointment, and not give enough notice they will make you pay before you come in.
• Be at least 15 min. early so you and your stylist can be ready at the time of your appointment. Sometimes if you are late then your stylist wont take you. I don't mean like 5 min. late I mean like 15 min. or more. Plus if you are early the you wont be messing up someone elses appointment!
• Explain in detail what kind of look you want! Pictures are a plus!! You and your stylist should talk about your personality, lifestyle and diffrent styling techniques! If you dont have the time to fix that shor hair style in the picture you probably shouldn't get it.
• If your salon offers or sales products, it's most often because they are the products that are used to get your style at the salon, and it will recreate the same look at home.
• If you are unhappy with your hair please stay calm! Sometimes it takes time to get use to your new look. After a few days you are still unhappy you should go speak to the manager/owner and they can fix it for free or at a discounted price. Every salon is diffrent.
• Research the salon's rates before your visit. Also ask what form of payment they take. Not every salon takes debit/credit cards. Also ask your stylist when you sit down in his/her chair how much the service will be for YOUR hair, just because Suzie Q sittin next to you is getting the same service your hair could be more expensive because your hair could be longer or thicker. Some salons also let some of their stylist raise there prices because they have been there for a while, (I don't do that).
• It is a insult to tell your stylist exactally what to do. It's one thing to tell your stylist how you want to hair cut but don't sit there and say, "you forgot this piece!" Would you want someone how to do your job?
• It is always nice to tip your stylist considering they do not get to keep 100% of what they make. They have to go buy products and color to do your hair. A good tip is between 15%-20%.
• Please, please, please don't use your cell phone or laptop while I am doing your hair, weather you are texting or making a phone call. That just makes my job harder!
• Please leave your children elsewhere! I don't care how good your 8 year old is. Kids do get impaitent. They also bother other stylist when they are moving and running around. Plus if they break a chair or something else in the salon, guess who gets to pay for it.....YOU! A lot of stylist don't like it when children play with their chairs!
• We are hairstylist, not magichians. If your hair is a hot mess we can fix it, it may take more than one visit, but we can do it.

Hope you enjoyed the blog and I hope to see you this weekend! I work Friday Saturday and Sunday!!!

XoXo,

Lindsey