1. Have you ever been searched by the cops? Not really searched, but I was arrested (drinking in a public place- a golf course at night)
2. Do you close your eyes on a roller coaster? Sometimes
3. When's the last time you've been sledding? In high school
4. Would you rather sleep with someone else, or alone? With someone. Even when Hubby is away, I like the dogs up on the bed with me
5. Do you believe in ghosts? Yes, I have even seen one once
6. Do you consider yourself creative? I don't, but other people do
7. Do you think O.J. killed his wife? Yes. Without a doubt.
8. Jennifer Aniston or Angelina Jolie? (silly, I know ... but very "now") Jennifer. When they broke up, I was honestly sad for her.
9. Can you honestly say you know ANYTHING about politics? Yes, I try to be as informed as possible.
10. Do you know how to play poker? Yes.
11. Have you ever been awake for 48 hours straight? No, but I have felt like it.
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12. What's your favorite commercial? Hmmm, gotta think...
13. Who was your first love? Scott Jenkins, in High School
14. If you're driving in the middle of the night, and no one is around you, do you run a red light? No
15. Do you have a secret that no one knows but you? No
16. Boston Red Sox or New York Yankees? Yankees
17. Have you ever been Ice Skating? Yes, and hated it.
18. How often do you remember your dreams? Bits and pieces every night
19. What's the one thing on your mind? What the heck is happening with my life.
20. Do you always wear your seat belt? Yes
21. What talent do you wish you had? To be able to sketch or draw
22. Do you like Sushi? Yes, but I prefer cooked or smoked rather than raw
23. What do you wear to bed? T shirt
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24. Do you truly hate anyone? yes.
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25. If you could sleep with one famous person, who would it be? Jon Bon Jovi :)
26. Do you know anyone in jail? I did , but I don't hang with him any more
27. What food do you find disgusting? Meat that looks like animal (eg: Cornish game hen, roast turkey)- organ meats.
28. Have you ever made fun of your friends behind their back? Not my good friends, but one two-faced friend that I am no longer friends with. Yes, she deserved it and more.
29. Have you ever been punched in the face? Yes
30. Do you believe in angels and demons? Not really, but I believe in faeries :)
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Ugh
I am having a scale crisis however.Life has once again turned itself all around on me and where two weeks ago I was feeling stable and happy- now, again, I have no clue of what is going to happen. This is where my obsession with scales and control over food kick in. I am not in a bad spot yet, and I hope to get through this without to much of a regression. But I got on the scale this morning and was ***. I know I have been restricting a bit, not totally but am consciously not eating all I should be and man, I was so mad that the scale isn't budging.
Thank you for listening, it is helpful for me to be able to get it out-- what I am feeling inside.
Thank you for listening, it is helpful for me to be able to get it out-- what I am feeling inside.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Body Image
Are you pleased with what you look like? If you could change any part of yourself what would it be?
Oh this is such a tough one for me. Most people would look at me and say, How pretty, cute shape, etc. What they see, and what I see are two completely opposite things.
A huge part of my eating disorder (ed) is body dismorphia. That means that I have distorted "vision" of how I think I look. I look in the mirror and see rolls of fat, bags under my eyes, double chin...
Sadly, when my ed in in full swing, I hate-- truly despise-- just about everything about myself. My skin, my teeth, my weight, my blubber. On a good day, I can accept and occasionally even admire certain things about me. At those times, I like my hair, think I have a cute smile. But most days I hope for a neutrality towards myself.
If I could change something about my physical appearance today, it would be to tighten and tone all of my muscles, especially those in my thighs, hips and stomach. I hate my stomach! Ii recently started reading a book --oh who is the author- same woman who wrote the Vagina monologues-- Eve Ensler! about women hating there stomachs. It became too painful and soul searching and I put it down.
Maybe this is a signal I should try to read it again.
Oh this is such a tough one for me. Most people would look at me and say, How pretty, cute shape, etc. What they see, and what I see are two completely opposite things.
A huge part of my eating disorder (ed) is body dismorphia. That means that I have distorted "vision" of how I think I look. I look in the mirror and see rolls of fat, bags under my eyes, double chin...
Sadly, when my ed in in full swing, I hate-- truly despise-- just about everything about myself. My skin, my teeth, my weight, my blubber. On a good day, I can accept and occasionally even admire certain things about me. At those times, I like my hair, think I have a cute smile. But most days I hope for a neutrality towards myself.
If I could change something about my physical appearance today, it would be to tighten and tone all of my muscles, especially those in my thighs, hips and stomach. I hate my stomach! Ii recently started reading a book --oh who is the author- same woman who wrote the Vagina monologues-- Eve Ensler! about women hating there stomachs. It became too painful and soul searching and I put it down.
Maybe this is a signal I should try to read it again.
Me, On Survivor? Not a chance?
Do you think you could ever be on the TV reality show, Survivor? If so-why?
What do you think would be your weakness's, strengths? If not-why?
I do like to camp, don't mind dirt, sun, physical activity and so on, but I could never ever ever ever be on Survivor. or any reality series.
I would not do Survivor for these reasons:
All other reality shows:
What do you think would be your weakness's, strengths? If not-why?
I do like to camp, don't mind dirt, sun, physical activity and so on, but I could never ever ever ever be on Survivor. or any reality series.
I would not do Survivor for these reasons:
- Bugs
- More bugs
- Other icky creatures
- No ice cream
- Need a comfy bed- I have a bad back
- Where would I get my Zoloft refilled???????
- Need of my own space and privacy, seriously. A few days of being around people with no break would make me insane.
All other reality shows:
- I am too "nice." Meaning I work with others, I am honest and caring. I hate Reality shows because most people on them are back stabbing bitches. I can't play that game. Money is not worth losing my personal values and character.
Friday, July 21, 2006
One Slice at a Time
What is the best advice you ever received? What was the situation, and did the advice help?
This is going to sound corny but my dad gave me this advice when I was in college and completely overwhelmed by my course load. He told me the riddle:
Q: How do you eat an elephant?
A: Once slice at a time.
the point of that was to not look at the whole situation, but to work on breaking it down into smaller bits. It helped somewhat when I was in college, but it wasn't until I became a full time SAHM that I really put that advice to good use. Although I think it would have helped better if he used a huge chocolate mountain as an example rather than an elephant!
This is going to sound corny but my dad gave me this advice when I was in college and completely overwhelmed by my course load. He told me the riddle:
Q: How do you eat an elephant?
A: Once slice at a time.
the point of that was to not look at the whole situation, but to work on breaking it down into smaller bits. It helped somewhat when I was in college, but it wasn't until I became a full time SAHM that I really put that advice to good use. Although I think it would have helped better if he used a huge chocolate mountain as an example rather than an elephant!
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Proposal = Happy Tears
How were you proposed to? (if not yet married, how would you like to be proposed to?) And did you like your proposal, if you could choose one , what would you like to have happened?
The way hubby proposed to me was really sweet. We had been talking about getting married from the time we were together for only a few months. He was the guy that I met at a party I shouldn't have been at- looked at him and said, that is the man I am going to marry. We were together for 5 months at Christmas time, when he gave me a "pre" engagement ring. At about 8 months or so, we started looking at ring style ideas. His dad's best friend was a jeweler so Gary really wanted to help design and make the ring, which he did. However, as our one year anniversary got closer, he kept telling me that the ring wasn't going to be ready by then, as we had planned.
So our one year anniversary hits, and we had plans to go to the restaurant where we had our first date- (I even requested the same table which was a crappy little one by the support beam pole, got weird looks from the waitress at that request-). As he was picking me up at my house, my mom said how pissy I looked. Well, I was pissy! I was hoping to get engaged, and it wasn't happening.
So we get to the pub. And while we are waiting for our dinner, he hands me a card(one of the few mushy cards I ever got from him LOL) and is says how much he loves me. He signs is "All you have to do is say yes." Confused, I say Yes?
And out pops a little black velvet box with my ring in it. I Was jumping up and down and crying and laughing. The bartender sent over some beers in honor of the moment.
It was exactly as I had hoped. Happy, tearful and surprised!
The way hubby proposed to me was really sweet. We had been talking about getting married from the time we were together for only a few months. He was the guy that I met at a party I shouldn't have been at- looked at him and said, that is the man I am going to marry. We were together for 5 months at Christmas time, when he gave me a "pre" engagement ring. At about 8 months or so, we started looking at ring style ideas. His dad's best friend was a jeweler so Gary really wanted to help design and make the ring, which he did. However, as our one year anniversary got closer, he kept telling me that the ring wasn't going to be ready by then, as we had planned.
So our one year anniversary hits, and we had plans to go to the restaurant where we had our first date- (I even requested the same table which was a crappy little one by the support beam pole, got weird looks from the waitress at that request-). As he was picking me up at my house, my mom said how pissy I looked. Well, I was pissy! I was hoping to get engaged, and it wasn't happening.
So we get to the pub. And while we are waiting for our dinner, he hands me a card(one of the few mushy cards I ever got from him LOL) and is says how much he loves me. He signs is "All you have to do is say yes." Confused, I say Yes?
And out pops a little black velvet box with my ring in it. I Was jumping up and down and crying and laughing. The bartender sent over some beers in honor of the moment.
It was exactly as I had hoped. Happy, tearful and surprised!
OMG! *laugh-snicker-snort*
Give us an example of your voice. What phrases do you say a lot? Do you use them in your writing as much as you do vocally or do you "clean up" your writing?
Well, you all want to know about my "voice." Ya sure? LOL I have an interesting voice, both vocally and in writing. I have a lot of catch phrases that I use when I talk, most of which must date me with the younger crowd.
As a little aside, both of my kids do this too. Their teachers always comment how they read aloud and write very expressively. If I can remember, I'll try to dig up a bit of their writing and post it. They crack me up. And- that is another phrase I use often- crack me up. Which brings me to the excessive use of LOL's I use. Sad to say, but I really do crack myself up as I write or when I read other's writings. I do. One day, I'll be missing because the men in the white coats will have grabbed me and taken me to the "place where life is beautiful all the time! ha hahee ho!..... (Did I date myself again???)
Another feature of my writing is how I write in incomplete sentences. Apologies all around to my many English teachers who taught me better. But that is how I think, so that is how I write. I think in short bursts. I talk in short bursts. Yet both of these show how many times I interrupt myself. My stream of consciousness is more like a tornado. Maybe an earthquake.... Either way, trying to follow my train of thought is a disaster. Nuff said.
Anyway, I could go on and on about my wacky thoughts and writings and voice. But if you have been reading my blog, you already know it!
PS: To all of my English teachers, if need be, I still do know how to write an academic paper, it is just nice not to have to. *grins*
Well, you all want to know about my "voice." Ya sure? LOL I have an interesting voice, both vocally and in writing. I have a lot of catch phrases that I use when I talk, most of which must date me with the younger crowd.
- Nice! Awesome! Sweet!
- Frickin' (not my most nicest phrase, but better than the alternative)
- Yay!!
As a little aside, both of my kids do this too. Their teachers always comment how they read aloud and write very expressively. If I can remember, I'll try to dig up a bit of their writing and post it. They crack me up. And- that is another phrase I use often- crack me up. Which brings me to the excessive use of LOL's I use. Sad to say, but I really do crack myself up as I write or when I read other's writings. I do. One day, I'll be missing because the men in the white coats will have grabbed me and taken me to the "place where life is beautiful all the time! ha hahee ho!..... (Did I date myself again???)
Another feature of my writing is how I write in incomplete sentences. Apologies all around to my many English teachers who taught me better. But that is how I think, so that is how I write. I think in short bursts. I talk in short bursts. Yet both of these show how many times I interrupt myself. My stream of consciousness is more like a tornado. Maybe an earthquake.... Either way, trying to follow my train of thought is a disaster. Nuff said.
Anyway, I could go on and on about my wacky thoughts and writings and voice. But if you have been reading my blog, you already know it!
PS: To all of my English teachers, if need be, I still do know how to write an academic paper, it is just nice not to have to. *grins*
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Amazing
Yesterday's prompt got me thinking about the human body and what it will put up with. What about the body amazes you? Are there changes with growth that seem strange? Stupid human tricks?
The thing that astounds and amazed me the most is the body's ability to reproduce. When I think about how we create life- through cell divisions that eventually become organs, tissue, skin, bones etc. It is mind boggling. Even though there are cases where things don't progress as they should in utero, just the face that any baby is born with 10 fingers and 10 toes is amazing. It is probably one of the most complex processes known to man, yet no one really *knows* do they? Mostly we accept that egg meets sperm and out comes baby. How does the cells know what to do? And when it should do?
And then, at birth, it is even more incredibly how this tiny blob of cells becomes the center of your world.
The thing that astounds and amazed me the most is the body's ability to reproduce. When I think about how we create life- through cell divisions that eventually become organs, tissue, skin, bones etc. It is mind boggling. Even though there are cases where things don't progress as they should in utero, just the face that any baby is born with 10 fingers and 10 toes is amazing. It is probably one of the most complex processes known to man, yet no one really *knows* do they? Mostly we accept that egg meets sperm and out comes baby. How does the cells know what to do? And when it should do?
And then, at birth, it is even more incredibly how this tiny blob of cells becomes the center of your world.
Monday, July 17, 2006
Not over my dead body!
My goodness, no- not ever. (warning! warning!--Political rant coming ahead!). I have been extremely concerned about how much of our personal information the government has in its data bases without our knowledge. Not that I have anything to hide, but the Constitution was written to protect the average person from this type of "citizen monitoring." In the ill of Rights, we are guaranteed to the rights to privacy. And that is important, very important to me.
If it would be possible to implant some type of chip that would provide identifying information as well as something like a GPS system into a person's body, would you do it? Would you put it into your child when he/she was first born?
If you would do it, what type of information would you consider having the chip contain? What could be done to change your mind?
If you wouldn't do it, why? What could be done to change your mind?
What do you think the ramifications would be for this idea? What negatives and positives would come from it?
The idea screams "Big Brother" and 1984 to me. I could go on and on about, what in MHO is illegal and unconstitutional, warrentless wire tapping, data mining, bank account monitoring and so on. But no one really wants me to do that, eh? LOL
I think they only thing that is positive that could come out of this is if a child is kidnapped that the authorities would be able to locate the child quickly.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
A Pet of My Own
Dr. Doolittle had a Pushme-Pullyou. What sort of weird creature would you like to have as a pet?
If so, these are my requirements:
If so, these are my requirements:
- Completely potty trained. Housebroken- whatever! No bodily function messes. At all. (Who wants to guess what I had to clean up from my puppy today?)
- Listens on command
- Never gets sick or has outrageous pet bills. Yes, I spend more on my pets' health than on my family's health.
- Will not eat me out of house and home. Or eat anything in my house and home, including furniture.
- Totally lovable, sweet cute and cuddly. That is a given and I am used to that. I have the sweetest fur-babies ever! (three cats, 2 dogs (one a lab puppy, the other is a geriatic mutt with cancer), and two pet rats)
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
If I had a million dollars....
Ok, so not a million, .... if I found $100 free and clear.... and gave myself permission to completely selfish...no bills, no kids backpacks, no dr. appts.... what would I do with it??
My first thought would be to go shopping for some new clothes. At Kohls. Love that store and when they have sales $100 would go a long way. Maybe I'd get some new shorts, some sandals, a new handbag. Underwear? Perhaps as long as they were pretty, not simply comfy, although I usually wear Hanes her Way. Now they are comfy! :D
If I didn't go for the clothes, I might put it away for my camera. I have been saving for the Digital Rebel. I have $250 saved so far so another $100 would be great!
Maybe a manicure pedicure? *shrugs* Ahh, that just doesn't last long. I want a lot of bang for my buck.
Once last idea- there is a restaurant by me that is simply the most amazing food ever and a reknowned wine cellar. We went once on a gift certificate and for two people, it was $125. That is such a far cry from Chili's or Applebees! I would love for hubby and I to go back there and be romantic and mushy. LOL
My first thought would be to go shopping for some new clothes. At Kohls. Love that store and when they have sales $100 would go a long way. Maybe I'd get some new shorts, some sandals, a new handbag. Underwear? Perhaps as long as they were pretty, not simply comfy, although I usually wear Hanes her Way. Now they are comfy! :D
If I didn't go for the clothes, I might put it away for my camera. I have been saving for the Digital Rebel. I have $250 saved so far so another $100 would be great!
Maybe a manicure pedicure? *shrugs* Ahh, that just doesn't last long. I want a lot of bang for my buck.
Once last idea- there is a restaurant by me that is simply the most amazing food ever and a reknowned wine cellar. We went once on a gift certificate and for two people, it was $125. That is such a far cry from Chili's or Applebees! I would love for hubby and I to go back there and be romantic and mushy. LOL
Deep musings...
Is the inner you aligned with the outer you?
Is it a cop out if I say yes and no?
Yeah, I guess it is. Drat, now I have to really do some thinking.
For the most part, I would say yes. I am a big believer in honesty and integrity. I tend to see things for what they are, say things as I call 'em, and appreciate it when people can do the same with me. In other words, if my butt looks fat in these jeans, tell me! Seriously, it hurts me more when people try to cover up or play head games with me. I would much prefer the truth, be hurt and get over it. And that is a big part of both the inner and outer mes.
However, being such a Cancer and sensitive soul, I can be very sensitive especially with certain issues. And it is hard for other people to know which ones they are at times. So if you follow my rule of telling it to me straight, it can sometimes backfire. I don't like people to know that I am shy and sensitive. I hide my shyness and insecurity deeply and carefully. When I first meet people, I am typically terrified! Please don't ever put me in a room with a bunch of people I don't know. I'll have a panic attack before I get there, then I recover, plaster my goofy smile and attitude on tightly, and go for it, shaking all the while on the inside. This is usually a huge surprise to people when I "come clean" on my fears.
Physically, the outer me looks pretty tough yet fun loving. I have many tattoos, and dress kind of "funky" for a person my age. I listen to heavy metal and alternative music. Lots of times people think I am way younger than 38. And that makes me think about how I don't always feel my age. I feel like I should still be in my 20's on occasion. Usually way before my early bedtime of 9pm. By then I feel ancient! ROTFL!
But really, I am a kind hearted person. Big mouth, big heart has been used to describe me. And like a Cancer/Crab, I guess I am tough on the outside and soft on the inside. Just please don't try to boil me and dip me in butter. I am sure I would be tough and stringy!
Is it a cop out if I say yes and no?
Yeah, I guess it is. Drat, now I have to really do some thinking.
For the most part, I would say yes. I am a big believer in honesty and integrity. I tend to see things for what they are, say things as I call 'em, and appreciate it when people can do the same with me. In other words, if my butt looks fat in these jeans, tell me! Seriously, it hurts me more when people try to cover up or play head games with me. I would much prefer the truth, be hurt and get over it. And that is a big part of both the inner and outer mes.
However, being such a Cancer and sensitive soul, I can be very sensitive especially with certain issues. And it is hard for other people to know which ones they are at times. So if you follow my rule of telling it to me straight, it can sometimes backfire. I don't like people to know that I am shy and sensitive. I hide my shyness and insecurity deeply and carefully. When I first meet people, I am typically terrified! Please don't ever put me in a room with a bunch of people I don't know. I'll have a panic attack before I get there, then I recover, plaster my goofy smile and attitude on tightly, and go for it, shaking all the while on the inside. This is usually a huge surprise to people when I "come clean" on my fears.
Physically, the outer me looks pretty tough yet fun loving. I have many tattoos, and dress kind of "funky" for a person my age. I listen to heavy metal and alternative music. Lots of times people think I am way younger than 38. And that makes me think about how I don't always feel my age. I feel like I should still be in my 20's on occasion. Usually way before my early bedtime of 9pm. By then I feel ancient! ROTFL!
But really, I am a kind hearted person. Big mouth, big heart has been used to describe me. And like a Cancer/Crab, I guess I am tough on the outside and soft on the inside. Just please don't try to boil me and dip me in butter. I am sure I would be tough and stringy!
At the Bubble
This a LO I did for the prompt I did a couple of days ago.
Thanks for the idea, I am so happy the way this came out.
Kit is from oScraps- Sherbert Carnivale
Thanks for the idea, I am so happy the way this came out.
Kit is from oScraps- Sherbert Carnivale
Monday, July 10, 2006
Bubbling Springs
Best friends
Underwater
Boogie Boards
Bugs
Laughter
Ice creams with Gramdma
Noodles
Grins
Scott and Caitlyn
Playground
Rock hunting
Igloo coolers
Never wanting to leave
Games
Splashes
Underwater
Boogie Boards
Bugs
Laughter
Ice creams with Gramdma
Noodles
Grins
Scott and Caitlyn
Playground
Rock hunting
Igloo coolers
Never wanting to leave
Games
Splashes
Sunday, July 09, 2006
Before and After
This prompt was a great motivator for me, my office is now clean (er)! Yay for me!!!!!!!!!!
My office
Write about your computer habits and space: When during the day you like to sit at the computer/email/scrap etc. Do you have snacks or coffee nearby? What about a pic of your computer space? (optional)What do you have on your desk, walls etc.
Today is so not a good day for me to be examining my "office." Most days, I love this room- it is the first time since I was a child, that I have had a room that is just mine. Even if I do have to share it with the cats and dogs. I don't mind as long as they don't talk back. One of my chores for today is to get this room cleans ed. I will take before and afters and perhaps that will give me some incentive to get it done.
My office is a small room attached to my bedroom. It used to be the nursery when the kids were babies. Nothing else fir it in except for a dresser and crib. But since I started my business a few years ago, and then had an addition put on my home, I was able to claim this little spot for me!
In the room, I have a large L-shaped desk. I have several filing cabinets that store everything from folders of kids' school files and report cards, to bills, to medical files for people and animals. A different cabinet holds some of the paper work for my business. On my desk is lots of computer stuff- scanner, photo printer, speakers, ipod etc. Under my desk is another printer, paper shredder, garbage can, and usually at least one dog. The hutch holds junk! CD's notebooks and more junk. It is also the place where I keep the family talking stick, which I use when my kids get to squabbling. If they don't take turns it is very handy to beat them over the head with it. LOL
The closet is the best part of the room. It is my supply closet for all of my products and ingredients for my business. It also holds lots of my paper scrapping products and other craft stuff. I love that the shelving lets me be able to see much of what is in there and I usually try to keep it organized.
The decor of my office is what I like best. I adore faeries and since my business name is Faery-Wings, I have decorated with faeries. I have plants and crystals and a few little fountains and it helps me to keep myself happy and centered in here.
Today is so not a good day for me to be examining my "office." Most days, I love this room- it is the first time since I was a child, that I have had a room that is just mine. Even if I do have to share it with the cats and dogs. I don't mind as long as they don't talk back. One of my chores for today is to get this room cleans ed. I will take before and afters and perhaps that will give me some incentive to get it done.
My office is a small room attached to my bedroom. It used to be the nursery when the kids were babies. Nothing else fir it in except for a dresser and crib. But since I started my business a few years ago, and then had an addition put on my home, I was able to claim this little spot for me!
In the room, I have a large L-shaped desk. I have several filing cabinets that store everything from folders of kids' school files and report cards, to bills, to medical files for people and animals. A different cabinet holds some of the paper work for my business. On my desk is lots of computer stuff- scanner, photo printer, speakers, ipod etc. Under my desk is another printer, paper shredder, garbage can, and usually at least one dog. The hutch holds junk! CD's notebooks and more junk. It is also the place where I keep the family talking stick, which I use when my kids get to squabbling. If they don't take turns it is very handy to beat them over the head with it. LOL
The closet is the best part of the room. It is my supply closet for all of my products and ingredients for my business. It also holds lots of my paper scrapping products and other craft stuff. I love that the shelving lets me be able to see much of what is in there and I usually try to keep it organized.
The decor of my office is what I like best. I adore faeries and since my business name is Faery-Wings, I have decorated with faeries. I have plants and crystals and a few little fountains and it helps me to keep myself happy and centered in here.
Friday, July 07, 2006
Fairy Tales
It was a bit funny to me that this was Thursday's prompt. For my DD's summer journal prompt I gave her the topic of "If my life were a fairy tale it would be_____."
Since I don't really think that I had any favorite fairy tales, at least not that I can remember, I am going to use my prompt instead since I already know that answer to that one.
My life would be like Cinderella's. There are days I feel like that demands of kids, pets, and husband make me feel like a maid. And even though I am married to my "prince" I wish that i could live in a more luxurious manner, where I was not the one getting all of the orders.
Can you tell I am feeling a bit burnt out today? *smiles*
Since I don't really think that I had any favorite fairy tales, at least not that I can remember, I am going to use my prompt instead since I already know that answer to that one.
My life would be like Cinderella's. There are days I feel like that demands of kids, pets, and husband make me feel like a maid. And even though I am married to my "prince" I wish that i could live in a more luxurious manner, where I was not the one getting all of the orders.
Can you tell I am feeling a bit burnt out today? *smiles*
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Fourth of July Celebrations
Compared to many other years past, this year we had a very quiet 4th of July weekend. No big parties, no huge fireworks. Instead, we spent a nice afternoon at my friend's house for dinner. We met because our sons are friends. Over the last couple of years, the mom and I have become very good friends too. Since Gary hasn't been comfortable in meeting lots of new people, she invited us over, just the two families, for dinner. It was so nice seeing the husbands and kids all get along. Peggy and I knew we'd have no trouble gabbing it up!
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Independence
Today let's think about "independence". What does it mean to you? Your family? Your life? Your future?
This is a tough one to get my mind around. I am not sure I want to write about personal independence or political independence.
I think I am going to go with personal. Politically speaking, I feel strongly about the word "freedom" moreso than independent. I don't think that the USA should be completely independent in these days of globalization. We should not be wholly reliant on other countries, whoever, we need to see our country as fitting into the bigger picture of sharing this Earth with other countries.
Well, enough of my political ramblings.
Independence is something that I crave on some levels and ... fear? on others. Perhaps fear is a strong word... discomforting is more apt.
I want to be independent by choice. As in I want to be able to know how to take care of myself, and not need anyone for the basics in life. However, I do not wish to be independent in that way. I crave being past of a bigger community, starting with my immediate family, extended family, friends and neighbors. My mind set is community oriented where I want to be part of a unit that all chips in, helps one another. So in some ways, independence corresponds with isolation. And that is not something I would like at all.
This is a tough one to get my mind around. I am not sure I want to write about personal independence or political independence.
I think I am going to go with personal. Politically speaking, I feel strongly about the word "freedom" moreso than independent. I don't think that the USA should be completely independent in these days of globalization. We should not be wholly reliant on other countries, whoever, we need to see our country as fitting into the bigger picture of sharing this Earth with other countries.
Well, enough of my political ramblings.
Independence is something that I crave on some levels and ... fear? on others. Perhaps fear is a strong word... discomforting is more apt.
I want to be independent by choice. As in I want to be able to know how to take care of myself, and not need anyone for the basics in life. However, I do not wish to be independent in that way. I crave being past of a bigger community, starting with my immediate family, extended family, friends and neighbors. My mind set is community oriented where I want to be part of a unit that all chips in, helps one another. So in some ways, independence corresponds with isolation. And that is not something I would like at all.
Monday, July 03, 2006
A Poem!?!????
So this is the day I decide that I am going to get back to blogging... and Meg wants us to write a poem?? *gasps and faints away*
OK, lets see...
There once was a man from Nantucket....
Nah, I guess that is not very appropriate.
Silly grins
Sticky chins
Sandy feet
In summer heat
Catching bugs
Soggy hugs
Collecting snails
In plastic pails
Setting sun
The day is done.
Time to cheer
and drink cold beer!
Ok, so I'll never win an award, but hopefully I made someone reading this smile.
OK, lets see...
There once was a man from Nantucket....
Nah, I guess that is not very appropriate.
Silly grins
Sticky chins
Sandy feet
In summer heat
Catching bugs
Soggy hugs
Collecting snails
In plastic pails
Setting sun
The day is done.
Time to cheer
and drink cold beer!
Ok, so I'll never win an award, but hopefully I made someone reading this smile.
Sunday, July 02, 2006
Who said Summer "Vacation?"
Ok, I want to know who deluded me into thinking that summer vacation actually meant something along the lines of resting and relaxation? LOL!! Since my kids have been off of school on June 22, I feel Ike I have has less time for myself and am never home. When I am home, I feel like I am cleaning up mounds of sand from the beach! LOL
So whoever called the summer months of June- August "vacation" sure didn't have parents in mind!
So whoever called the summer months of June- August "vacation" sure didn't have parents in mind!
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