are everywhere!!!
Monday, March 03, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
The Rally
The rally was great! 1000's of people showed up on the State House's lawn! There hasn't been a protest this large since 1990! The governor called my boss personally and also made public announcements that he is rethinking the budget cuts and is going to try and see if something a little more feasible can happen! GO GOVERNOR Carcieri!!!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
And Because I am Feeling Bitchy...
...my beautiful dog Sierra ONLY barks at people she doesn't like. Ugly stupid little dogs too.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Happy Birthday Kayla!
We will be doing some shopping at Providence Place today and going out to a birthday dinner. Zach's flight is coming in around 9ish tonight, so I will be in Providence twice today.
OOOOOH! And we got some snow yesterday!!! Awww! Our first snow of the winter and it is almost spring! I suspect it will be gone by the end of today's 45 degree weather. Tomorrow will be even warmer. AND rain on Tuesday. Winter was fun while it lasted, though! Most of Rhode Island did see some snow this winter, but good old 'Gansett...only rain. Except for this last storm. I have been in Rhode Island too long if I am calling two inches a storm!!!
OOOOOH! And we got some snow yesterday!!! Awww! Our first snow of the winter and it is almost spring! I suspect it will be gone by the end of today's 45 degree weather. Tomorrow will be even warmer. AND rain on Tuesday. Winter was fun while it lasted, though! Most of Rhode Island did see some snow this winter, but good old 'Gansett...only rain. Except for this last storm. I have been in Rhode Island too long if I am calling two inches a storm!!!
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Tomorrow is...
...my baby's 18th birthday. I can't even string words together to describe the complexity of feelings and emotions I am experiencing right now. I can say she is beautiful, smart, strong, capable, moral, confident, truthful, and has only brought joy to my life. I am not sure how we got from age 4 to here. Age 4 is the most vivid in my mind. The other years kind of blend together. I was pregnant with Zach and home with the girls for most of the entire pregnancy and got to enjoy every moment with them while waiting for our "Littlefoot" which is what Kayla was planning on naming Zach.
Hayley will be 18 next summer. And Zach will follow in 4 years.
Speaking of Zachie...he is flying in tomorrow night. Can't wait to have him back home but I am glad he had such a nice vacation.
Hayley will be 18 next summer. And Zach will follow in 4 years.
Speaking of Zachie...he is flying in tomorrow night. Can't wait to have him back home but I am glad he had such a nice vacation.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
The Thing I Loathe...
...pissing contests! Especially between two people in the same profession. Mostly the medical profession, nurses specifically, or two specifically that are employed by my place of employment. I work with a vast group of people, many of whom have different professions than my own, but we together make up a team of caring support personnel. We are teachers, nurses, social workers, pyschologists, administrative staff, etc. We all have specific job descriptions within the team and share the same mission and nobody's job is more important really than the others. My issue is when two people with the same job, within the same profession, on the same team, have differences of opinion and think theirs is the right way and issue two separate orders to be carried out. This can all lead to a sticky wicket, with toes and egos getting crushed. However, this job is not about them, or me or even the team. It is ABOUT THE PEOPLE WE SUPPORT!!!
Okay, I am glad I got that off of my chest. I love my job and I love the people I work with and I especially love the people we support.
The issue is budget cuts and certain people emphasizing the importance of their jobs to basically convince the powers that be of their own necessity, which in turn leads to back-biting, chaos and personal (AND personnel) discord.
There is a huge and I mean HUGE rally in Providence next Tuesday afternoon at the state house, which I will be attending. The fine governor of our state wishes to cut funding for our population of people with developmental disabilities. Budget cuts so huge that private care will be limited to one or two choices. How is this different than BEFORE Ladd School was shut down? Do we not recall the HUGE class action suit that resulted in the closing of the state hospital? Have we forgotten all of the hard work and progress that has ensued after?
So me and my suburban full of friends that I support will be attending this rally to let our voices be heard. Let people with developmental disabilities continue to lead a life full of the same freedom and choices and integrity that those of us without cognitive or developmental disablilities have.
If you don't think this is your problem, you're fooling yourself. Many of the people we support were just like you, when one day an accident or an illness, took from them many of the abilities they once had, but with support and friendship and a strong and caring team, were able to rediscover the abilities they had and discover new ones, to again lead their lives to the fullest and be strong members of their communities.
Then again, maybe the governor needs to learn the lesson the hard way...sometimes what goes around comes around. And like most of us already know, it usually does.
If you're in the area, let your voice be heard.
Okay, I am glad I got that off of my chest. I love my job and I love the people I work with and I especially love the people we support.
The issue is budget cuts and certain people emphasizing the importance of their jobs to basically convince the powers that be of their own necessity, which in turn leads to back-biting, chaos and personal (AND personnel) discord.
There is a huge and I mean HUGE rally in Providence next Tuesday afternoon at the state house, which I will be attending. The fine governor of our state wishes to cut funding for our population of people with developmental disabilities. Budget cuts so huge that private care will be limited to one or two choices. How is this different than BEFORE Ladd School was shut down? Do we not recall the HUGE class action suit that resulted in the closing of the state hospital? Have we forgotten all of the hard work and progress that has ensued after?
So me and my suburban full of friends that I support will be attending this rally to let our voices be heard. Let people with developmental disabilities continue to lead a life full of the same freedom and choices and integrity that those of us without cognitive or developmental disablilities have.
If you don't think this is your problem, you're fooling yourself. Many of the people we support were just like you, when one day an accident or an illness, took from them many of the abilities they once had, but with support and friendship and a strong and caring team, were able to rediscover the abilities they had and discover new ones, to again lead their lives to the fullest and be strong members of their communities.
Then again, maybe the governor needs to learn the lesson the hard way...sometimes what goes around comes around. And like most of us already know, it usually does.
If you're in the area, let your voice be heard.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Stuff
I hope American Idol proves fun tonight. I am very so over it right now because of all of the damn audition episodes. Otherwise, I will just sit tight and wait until March for the newest season of Dancing with the Stars. I LOVE that show.
Not a lot going on today. I was so bored yesterday. As you can probably tell by all of the pictures. Sometimes you just need a day to be bored, though and yesterday was mine.
Not a lot going on today. I was so bored yesterday. As you can probably tell by all of the pictures. Sometimes you just need a day to be bored, though and yesterday was mine.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Happy Valentine's Day
My present!!! I love my iPod nano...I would love it more if there was Snood of iPod...we're still waiting for that! Come ON Snood people!!! I will have to settle for Tetris.
My Hair is Getting Long Again
Gosh, I am sooooo pale now. I need to get tanning again. Maybe I should just embrace my Irish roots! I am 35 and I have a pimple right on my left cheek. NICE!
Lol
Looks like I am dancing badly...in bed no less! But really I was putting my hair up in a messy bun.
Updates
Valetine's Day was good. We went out to dinner and had a nice time. I got my hot pink iPod nano! Yay! I spent all day Saturday transferring all my files to it. I will post a pic of me and my new gift very soon.
Mitch and I drove Zach to New Jersey yesterday to meet up with his Aunt Christy. He will spend the week in Virginia like he does most February vacations.
Mitch and I decided to drive along the coast of New Jersey back to NYC. We had fun. There is nothing from Philly to Atlantic City along the coast. Rodeos and car farms...this was along Rt. 9. Just towns where the nicest house on Main St. is usually the local funeral home. It was just really hard to believe that that stretch of the road is just an hour from a major city in one direction and about two in the other. Atlantic City was cool as always.
It was good to get back home. Rhode Island coast definitely beats the Jersey shore!
I am enjoying a relaxing day at home. It is 56 degrees outside. It is supposed to get to almost 60. Very breezy though.
I need some coffee to wake up. Grocery shopping today. UGH!
Mitch and I drove Zach to New Jersey yesterday to meet up with his Aunt Christy. He will spend the week in Virginia like he does most February vacations.
Mitch and I decided to drive along the coast of New Jersey back to NYC. We had fun. There is nothing from Philly to Atlantic City along the coast. Rodeos and car farms...this was along Rt. 9. Just towns where the nicest house on Main St. is usually the local funeral home. It was just really hard to believe that that stretch of the road is just an hour from a major city in one direction and about two in the other. Atlantic City was cool as always.
It was good to get back home. Rhode Island coast definitely beats the Jersey shore!
I am enjoying a relaxing day at home. It is 56 degrees outside. It is supposed to get to almost 60. Very breezy though.
I need some coffee to wake up. Grocery shopping today. UGH!
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Almost Valentine's
I have to do my Valentine's shopping tomorrow. I am sleepy. It has been an extremely loooooonnnnnngggg day.
Monday, February 11, 2008
The Funniest Thing...
...that I've heard in awhile...or Ode to King Richard...
"Okay, hun, if you TELL me you're lying about the size of my penis, then it kind of defeats the PURPOSE of lying about the size of my penis."
"Okay, hun, if you TELL me you're lying about the size of my penis, then it kind of defeats the PURPOSE of lying about the size of my penis."
Ohblahdee
I love photobooth! I love iTunes radio, I just have to say. Nothing like a little Mr. Roboto to aid in blogging.
02/11/08
It was a good weekend. I bought a new pair of Gap ballet flats. Soooo cute. I love them.
Winter arrived this morning! It is beautiful and sunny, but windy and only 13 degrees!!! It has been in the high 40s and 50s quite steadily and even in the 60's on two days...so the crispness of the air this morning was a bit of a take-your-breath-away-quite-literally kind of a surprise! It actually feels good. In Maine it is like that almost daily in January and February. Not a cloud in the sky though. It is so very beautiful out. The wind is howling. It has been all night. So what did I do? Put in Stephen King's Storm of the Century, of course!!! The temp is supposed to crawl back up to the 40's by this afternoon, so I will enjoy "winter" while it lasts. I got to wear my ski jacket this morning and actually feel comfortable in it. Usually I wear it and then get way too hot if I do any kind of moving around in it.
I just updated my personal/work/special events calendar on my computer with the information all color coded. Can we say OCD?
Oh well, I am going to enjoy my cozy, baby it's cold outside, day off!
Winter arrived this morning! It is beautiful and sunny, but windy and only 13 degrees!!! It has been in the high 40s and 50s quite steadily and even in the 60's on two days...so the crispness of the air this morning was a bit of a take-your-breath-away-quite-literally kind of a surprise! It actually feels good. In Maine it is like that almost daily in January and February. Not a cloud in the sky though. It is so very beautiful out. The wind is howling. It has been all night. So what did I do? Put in Stephen King's Storm of the Century, of course!!! The temp is supposed to crawl back up to the 40's by this afternoon, so I will enjoy "winter" while it lasts. I got to wear my ski jacket this morning and actually feel comfortable in it. Usually I wear it and then get way too hot if I do any kind of moving around in it.
I just updated my personal/work/special events calendar on my computer with the information all color coded. Can we say OCD?
Oh well, I am going to enjoy my cozy, baby it's cold outside, day off!
Saturday, February 09, 2008
2/9/08
I have the next 2 1/2 days off. Yay! I need a break. I think we are going shopping tomorrow at the outlets. That should be fun. If we don't do that, we'll head to CT to visit my sister and fam.
Well, it is almost 11. I have no idea how that happened. It was just 6:30, I swear! Time for sleepy.
Well, it is almost 11. I have no idea how that happened. It was just 6:30, I swear! Time for sleepy.
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
What Do You Get When...
...you give me lots of free time and a new MacBook with photo booth software?
Me being stupid. Enjoy!
Me being stupid. Enjoy!
A Little Time To Myself
I am home alone with the dog! I don't believe it! The kids are at school, Mitch is at work...no tv blaring or disgusting country music coming out of my daughter's room. Just quiet. The dog isn't even snoring. I do hear the fog horn every 15 seconds in the distance. The fog is thick today. It is supposed to be up near 60 degrees today. It IS February right???
I am going to take a shower, mess around on the computer, read the paper, do the crossword puzzle and pretty much spend my day relaxing. I will run my errands when I get the kids from school.
I was just looking at pics of my little cousin Melanie's two babies. They remind me of when she and her two sisters were our (me and my sister's) babies! I was 8 when she was born, age 10 with Kacie and 11 or 12 with Jamie. My sister and I spoiled them silly on school vacations, summers and family gatherings.
I am going to take a shower, mess around on the computer, read the paper, do the crossword puzzle and pretty much spend my day relaxing. I will run my errands when I get the kids from school.
I was just looking at pics of my little cousin Melanie's two babies. They remind me of when she and her two sisters were our (me and my sister's) babies! I was 8 when she was born, age 10 with Kacie and 11 or 12 with Jamie. My sister and I spoiled them silly on school vacations, summers and family gatherings.
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
2/5/08
I am enjoying the mild 50-degree weather these days. Ultimately, I believe I have found the perfect living conditions. Little to no snow during the winter in COASTAL Rhode Island. They get some snow about 20 minutes north of here, but it really only rains in Narragansett. Zach was still swimming in the ocean the last weekend in October. It was still 40 and 50-degrees in December, even though we did get a dusting of snow for Christmas. January got a bit cold. 30's mostly. I love experiencing all 4 seasons which is what keeps me from moving only where it is hot. My least favorite thing about Maine is that the winters are so long. Just 5 hours south and the winters are manageable, even though a smaller amount of snow can shut down the state. Mainers would laugh that three inches of snow could close businesses and schools.
I have Wednesday and Friday off this week. Yahoo! And Sunday thru Tuesday, too. I still will have worked about 50 hours though. Lots of money to be had, so I am taking it. I am buying Mitch dvd players for the Suburban for Valentine's Day. That is what he said he wanted. Hopefully I get a cutesie hot pink iPod Nano, with something sweet engraved on the back. My old iPod is archaic and Mitch's is new but bigger because it is the video one. I bought his for him last Valentine's Day and he said I could just use his. He only uses it when he is on the road, but I want a new hot PINK one! I could use the kids' too, but I want a new hot PINK one!
I need my hair trimmed. Maybe on Wednesday.
I have Wednesday and Friday off this week. Yahoo! And Sunday thru Tuesday, too. I still will have worked about 50 hours though. Lots of money to be had, so I am taking it. I am buying Mitch dvd players for the Suburban for Valentine's Day. That is what he said he wanted. Hopefully I get a cutesie hot pink iPod Nano, with something sweet engraved on the back. My old iPod is archaic and Mitch's is new but bigger because it is the video one. I bought his for him last Valentine's Day and he said I could just use his. He only uses it when he is on the road, but I want a new hot PINK one! I could use the kids' too, but I want a new hot PINK one!
I need my hair trimmed. Maybe on Wednesday.
Sunday, February 03, 2008
Friday, February 01, 2008
2/1/08
It is 8:30 PM and 50 degrees out. Strange winter we're having!
I am tired after working an extremely long day. Maybe I will blog tomorrow.
I am tired after working an extremely long day. Maybe I will blog tomorrow.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
3:30 AM
Can't sleep again. Of course, I fell asleep around 8 PM, so maybe that explains why I am awake now!
I enjoyed a nice day off yesterday. I got my nails done. A nice HOT pink of course!!! I also went shopping and bought some new clothes from Old Navy and Victoria's Secret. I haven't had a chance to just go and hang out at one of the many malls alone yet. The kids and/or Mitch are always with me. No complaints there, it is just nice to have a girl day and only hit the stores I want. Although, when I shop with Mitch, I usually get way more stuff! : )
I enjoyed a nice day off yesterday. I got my nails done. A nice HOT pink of course!!! I also went shopping and bought some new clothes from Old Navy and Victoria's Secret. I haven't had a chance to just go and hang out at one of the many malls alone yet. The kids and/or Mitch are always with me. No complaints there, it is just nice to have a girl day and only hit the stores I want. Although, when I shop with Mitch, I usually get way more stuff! : )
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
1/29/08
I am watching American Idol right now. The try-outs are getting old. Get to Hollywood already!
Now it is 10:49 PM and I can't sleep. I am pretty tired, but sleep won't come. So I am going to write a list.
Things That Make Me Happy:
Jesus
Mitch
the kids
Sierra
my new MacBook
the FRONT SEAT of the Suburban
my job
texting Mitch
my nieces
Fiji water
sleep
running
my OCD
Pete/Sue/Bob/George/Hope/Brian/Robert
Valentine's Day
Night night.
Now it is 10:49 PM and I can't sleep. I am pretty tired, but sleep won't come. So I am going to write a list.
Things That Make Me Happy:
Jesus
Mitch
the kids
Sierra
my new MacBook
the FRONT SEAT of the Suburban
my job
texting Mitch
my nieces
Fiji water
sleep
running
my OCD
Pete/Sue/Bob/George/Hope/Brian/Robert
Valentine's Day
Night night.
Monday, January 28, 2008
1/29/08
I am blogging on my brand new MacBook this morning!!! I love it! I have today off. Mitch and Sierra are sleeping in the bed next to me. Hopefully I will find a few minutes today to get my nails done. If not today, then I will get them done before work tomorrow. I have Wednesday off too! I definitely needed this 47 hour work week, as opposed to the 60 hour weeks I've been working.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
I Am Alive!
I have just worked 120 hours in the last two weeks!!! Sooooo tired!
Hopefully I will be typing on my new macbook tomorrow! I think I deserve to spend a little of my hard-earned money on myself!!! Can't wait can't wait can't wait!
I love my job!!! I haven't been able to say that since leaving the preschool!
Hopefully I will be typing on my new macbook tomorrow! I think I deserve to spend a little of my hard-earned money on myself!!! Can't wait can't wait can't wait!
I love my job!!! I haven't been able to say that since leaving the preschool!
Monday, January 14, 2008
January 14, 2008
The kids and I are enjoying a nice day at home. Nothing notable to write about. I am tired and have kinda a short fuse today. I finished the crossword puzzle today in today's paper. I am not usually able to finish the whole thing. There will usually be an answer or two or five that I can't get, so I am feeling sorta smart.
Currently I am reading Galilio's Daughter by Dava Sobel. I am anxious to see Stephen King's The Mist.
Allison will be visiting soon, so I can't wait. We got some good news from Zach's gram last night, which is private, but it was what we were all praying about, so those who know, thanks for praying! Zach was one happy boy last night!!!
Currently I am reading Galilio's Daughter by Dava Sobel. I am anxious to see Stephen King's The Mist.
Allison will be visiting soon, so I can't wait. We got some good news from Zach's gram last night, which is private, but it was what we were all praying about, so those who know, thanks for praying! Zach was one happy boy last night!!!
Thursday, January 10, 2008
1/10/08
I jumped in the shower when I got home from work tonight. Sometimes that is the most perfect way to unwind. I almost feel like myself. I am just super busy with work right now. I love it but man, the hours away from home are substantial.
I have a funny story about my cousin's little boy. His mom is pregnant and having a baby girl, so she took the opportunity to show him his own ultrasound pics and he says, "Mom, please don't ever eat me again!" Then he talks to the baby and says he's sorry his mom ate it and gave his mom a long lecture about why you shouldn't eat babies!!! Then he brought the ultrasound pics to school for show and tell (he is in kindergarten) and told his class his mom ate a baby. Too cute!!!
The weather was so beautiful today. The sun was shining and I had the door opened. Pete and I sat outside at work today for almost an hour. It was a wonderful spring-like day. I was surprised at how much a warm sunny day can perk up my energy levels!
Kayla is at her friend Kristin's house. Zach is doing homework. Hayley is watching tv. I need to go get some jammies on.
I have a funny story about my cousin's little boy. His mom is pregnant and having a baby girl, so she took the opportunity to show him his own ultrasound pics and he says, "Mom, please don't ever eat me again!" Then he talks to the baby and says he's sorry his mom ate it and gave his mom a long lecture about why you shouldn't eat babies!!! Then he brought the ultrasound pics to school for show and tell (he is in kindergarten) and told his class his mom ate a baby. Too cute!!!
The weather was so beautiful today. The sun was shining and I had the door opened. Pete and I sat outside at work today for almost an hour. It was a wonderful spring-like day. I was surprised at how much a warm sunny day can perk up my energy levels!
Kayla is at her friend Kristin's house. Zach is doing homework. Hayley is watching tv. I need to go get some jammies on.
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
New Year's Survey
New Years Survey!
1. Will you be looking for a new job?
NOPE!!! I love love love my new job!!!
2. Will you be looking for a new relationship?
Nope! I am very much in love.
3. New house?
Yes.
4. What will you do differently in 08?
Ummmm, not sure.
5. New Years resolution?
none for this year.
6. What will you not be doing in 08?
Gosh, I am too tired for surveys tonight! I know! I will not be doing so many dang surveys!
7. Any trips planned?
A few.
8. Wedding plans?
yes
9. Major thing on your calendar?
Valentine's Day
10. What can't you wait for?
Valentine's Day
11. What would you like to see happen differently?
I want world peace and to be America's Next Top Model.
12. What about yourself will you be changing?
I want to have Lasik
13. What happened in 07 that you didn't think would ever happen?
I met the love of my life!
14. Will you be nicer to the people you care about?
No. Mean and bitchy is the only way to go. What kind of question is this? Of course I will be nicer!
15. Will your dress differently this year than you did in 07?
Duh!!! Times are a changin' people! Go with the fashion flow! That is my motto!
16. Will you start or quit drinking?
We're into wine tasting now. Quite fun!
17. Will you better your relationship with your family?
I hope so.
18. Will you do charity work?
I already do.
19. Will you go to bars?
No
20. Will you be nice to people you dont know?
Yes.
21. Do you expect '08 to be a good year for you?
Yes
22. How much did you change from this time last year til now?
I blogged about this change at length a few posts ago.
23. Will you still be friends with the same people you are friends with now?
Most. Some are way too high maintenance and I am too old, busy, sane and BUSY and will just cut my losses. Allison I am NOT talking about you!!!
24. Major lifestyle changes?
no
25. Will you be moving?
Very likely...just a bigger house. We're staying in the area. We love it here.
26. What will you make sure doesn't happen in 08 that happened in 07?
I will not be attending the Macy's Day Parade in 08. New Year's in Time Square next year! Be there or be square!
27. What are your New Years Eve plans?
Have wild and crazy sex.
28. Will you have someone to kiss at midnight?
I did.
29. One wish for 08?
I wish Britney would have a change in luck.
1. Will you be looking for a new job?
NOPE!!! I love love love my new job!!!
2. Will you be looking for a new relationship?
Nope! I am very much in love.
3. New house?
Yes.
4. What will you do differently in 08?
Ummmm, not sure.
5. New Years resolution?
none for this year.
6. What will you not be doing in 08?
Gosh, I am too tired for surveys tonight! I know! I will not be doing so many dang surveys!
7. Any trips planned?
A few.
8. Wedding plans?
yes
9. Major thing on your calendar?
Valentine's Day
10. What can't you wait for?
Valentine's Day
11. What would you like to see happen differently?
I want world peace and to be America's Next Top Model.
12. What about yourself will you be changing?
I want to have Lasik
13. What happened in 07 that you didn't think would ever happen?
I met the love of my life!
14. Will you be nicer to the people you care about?
No. Mean and bitchy is the only way to go. What kind of question is this? Of course I will be nicer!
15. Will your dress differently this year than you did in 07?
Duh!!! Times are a changin' people! Go with the fashion flow! That is my motto!
16. Will you start or quit drinking?
We're into wine tasting now. Quite fun!
17. Will you better your relationship with your family?
I hope so.
18. Will you do charity work?
I already do.
19. Will you go to bars?
No
20. Will you be nice to people you dont know?
Yes.
21. Do you expect '08 to be a good year for you?
Yes
22. How much did you change from this time last year til now?
I blogged about this change at length a few posts ago.
23. Will you still be friends with the same people you are friends with now?
Most. Some are way too high maintenance and I am too old, busy, sane and BUSY and will just cut my losses. Allison I am NOT talking about you!!!
24. Major lifestyle changes?
no
25. Will you be moving?
Very likely...just a bigger house. We're staying in the area. We love it here.
26. What will you make sure doesn't happen in 08 that happened in 07?
I will not be attending the Macy's Day Parade in 08. New Year's in Time Square next year! Be there or be square!
27. What are your New Years Eve plans?
Have wild and crazy sex.
28. Will you have someone to kiss at midnight?
I did.
29. One wish for 08?
I wish Britney would have a change in luck.
Quiet Nite
Allison will be coming to visit in a few weeks. I can't wait to see her. Nothing exciting going on but I got a few quiet moments to blog. Haven't had a chance to do that in forever!
It was a very fine 60 degrees today!!! We have absolutely NO snow!!! The rest of New England has been hit pretty hard so I've heard! I love the coast of Rhode Island! I love working in Newport! Driving over the bridge when the sun is rising or setting is absolutely gorgeous!
Mitch and Zach had soccer tonight. I miss my guys!!!
I am so exhausted. I think I will call it a night. Pathetic that I get a minute to blog and I am too tired to write and don't have a lot to say. C'est la vie.
It was a very fine 60 degrees today!!! We have absolutely NO snow!!! The rest of New England has been hit pretty hard so I've heard! I love the coast of Rhode Island! I love working in Newport! Driving over the bridge when the sun is rising or setting is absolutely gorgeous!
Mitch and Zach had soccer tonight. I miss my guys!!!
I am so exhausted. I think I will call it a night. Pathetic that I get a minute to blog and I am too tired to write and don't have a lot to say. C'est la vie.
January 8, 2007
On January 6th, Mitch and I celebrated the anniversary of our 1st year together! Awww! I got roses and a very nice card with lots of mushy stuff inside.
In other news, I have been working like crazy. Lots of overtime and holiday pay! Yay! We need it.
The kids are great. They had great Christmases.
In other news, I have been working like crazy. Lots of overtime and holiday pay! Yay! We need it.
The kids are great. They had great Christmases.
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Happy New Year Everyone!!!
I hope everyone is having a great new year! I have been working so much but I love my new job!!! I have tomorrow off and this weekend so I will spend some time around here. We took the kids shopping and out to dinner last night and got to spend sometime together.
I am still having computer issues with my laptop. Maybe Cupid will be very kind to me on Valentine's Day and get me a new laptop! I will try to blog tomorrow to catch everyone up on my going's on.
I am still having computer issues with my laptop. Maybe Cupid will be very kind to me on Valentine's Day and get me a new laptop! I will try to blog tomorrow to catch everyone up on my going's on.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Okay so I am having internet issues and haven't been online forever. Things aren't looking good until after Christmas. I can get online with Mitch's computer, but sometimes it is at work, or with him, and so it is inconvenient to blog.
So I am alive and well. The kids are excited about Christmas. Hopefully Mitch and I will get to Maine on Friday to pick up the rest of my decorations. Major storm last weekend, so I decided to stay in Narragansett where we just had to put up with rain and 60 mph winds.
Work is great. I love my job!!! The next few days will be crazy busy for us, so blogging might not be in the forecast. Please have a safe and happy holiday. Merry Christmas everyone!!!
So I am alive and well. The kids are excited about Christmas. Hopefully Mitch and I will get to Maine on Friday to pick up the rest of my decorations. Major storm last weekend, so I decided to stay in Narragansett where we just had to put up with rain and 60 mph winds.
Work is great. I love my job!!! The next few days will be crazy busy for us, so blogging might not be in the forecast. Please have a safe and happy holiday. Merry Christmas everyone!!!
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Boooooo
Walpole (Mass) is supposed to be getting 9 inches of snow. They are about an hour from here. We have nothing. We are getting nothing. It is very windy today, though.
My shower was refreshing. We have awesome water pressure in this house and all the hot water I can stand! I am loving it! With the two bathrooms, I kind of expected that when one shower was going, we'd lose pressure in the other. Not the case. I even do laundry and run a load in the dishwasher and go take a shower and the water is the same.
I can hear the wind howling outside. Sierra is snoozing next to me. I am drinking some cranberry juice. I am so thirsty today.
My shower was refreshing. We have awesome water pressure in this house and all the hot water I can stand! I am loving it! With the two bathrooms, I kind of expected that when one shower was going, we'd lose pressure in the other. Not the case. I even do laundry and run a load in the dishwasher and go take a shower and the water is the same.
I can hear the wind howling outside. Sierra is snoozing next to me. I am drinking some cranberry juice. I am so thirsty today.
12/4/07
I am craving some chocolate right now. I will have to stop at Cumbie's before going to work. I also have to buy some tokens for the Newport bridge. It is cheaper to buy the tokens than to pay every time you go over.
Work is still going well. I get paid on Friday! Yay! Tomorrow will be my long day.
We got zero snow. :(
I am sleepy today. I need to go take a shower and get ready, but really all I want to do is take a nap.
Work is still going well. I get paid on Friday! Yay! Tomorrow will be my long day.
We got zero snow. :(
I am sleepy today. I need to go take a shower and get ready, but really all I want to do is take a nap.
Monday, December 03, 2007
Wow!
Every once in awhile I like to read archives from a year ago. I was reading one from November last year and I was blogging about planning for my life-changing, upcoming year! I was pretty sure at that time that Brian and I were on our way back together, that we'd end up moving to Portland and that I'd be starting my preschool and going back to grad school.
Fast forward to my whirlwind love affair with Mitch. Moving to Rhode Island. Working in Newport. Living on the ocean.
I think it all started to dawn on me while standing on Broadway in NYC at the Macy's Day Parade. Whose life am I living? Just when you are pretty sure your life is headed in a certain direction, God likes to show you who's boss. What is also amazing is that just when you think you can't get any stronger, smarter, whatever (fill in the blank), you find yourself in situations that prove you just aren't as strong or as smart as you thought. It reminds you that there is always something around the corner. Moving to a new state (Narragansett is more like a different planet) has been challenging and exciting. Starting a new job has been the same. While in NYC, I just had this very surreal moment that seems to be hitting me more today than even on that day, how in the world did I get here? I thought I was strong in faith before, but that was before I had to really test that strength. It has been so hard for me to not be involved in every aspect of relocating my children. I am driving all over the place, a girl who just 10 years ago was having pretty bad panic attacks and hated having to drive alone anywhere. I drive in big cities, I take trains and subways. I don't get lost in NYC!!! That in itself amazes me to no end!!! This is not me, the me that I would have let myself become. I am so glad God had bigger hopes and dreams for me. I am happy, sad, overwhelmed, amazed, scared, all at the same time, but today, I know that no matter how uncomfortable all of this is, I am going through it for a reason. I have faith that I will come out of this stronger and smarter and ready for whatever God has planned next for me. For us. I am so committed to sharing this whole experience with the man God has allowed me to love.
I look back on that blessed year that God gave me to have to myself. No Brian. No relationship. Me and God. There are times when I miss those days so much but I couldn't stay in that place forever. God healed as many hurts as I'd let him and now life is coming at me hard and fast. I live in a high class town in which I feel like I am an observer, and work with hardworking individuals whose lives are so far removed from my neighbors that I still feel like I am an observer.
But it is an adventure and I love an adventure. Instead of just reading about it, God has been so wonderful to let me have one of my own! Mitch asked me this morning what I wanted to say about my life when I was 90. I want to be able to say that I didn't miss a thing.
Fast forward to my whirlwind love affair with Mitch. Moving to Rhode Island. Working in Newport. Living on the ocean.
I think it all started to dawn on me while standing on Broadway in NYC at the Macy's Day Parade. Whose life am I living? Just when you are pretty sure your life is headed in a certain direction, God likes to show you who's boss. What is also amazing is that just when you think you can't get any stronger, smarter, whatever (fill in the blank), you find yourself in situations that prove you just aren't as strong or as smart as you thought. It reminds you that there is always something around the corner. Moving to a new state (Narragansett is more like a different planet) has been challenging and exciting. Starting a new job has been the same. While in NYC, I just had this very surreal moment that seems to be hitting me more today than even on that day, how in the world did I get here? I thought I was strong in faith before, but that was before I had to really test that strength. It has been so hard for me to not be involved in every aspect of relocating my children. I am driving all over the place, a girl who just 10 years ago was having pretty bad panic attacks and hated having to drive alone anywhere. I drive in big cities, I take trains and subways. I don't get lost in NYC!!! That in itself amazes me to no end!!! This is not me, the me that I would have let myself become. I am so glad God had bigger hopes and dreams for me. I am happy, sad, overwhelmed, amazed, scared, all at the same time, but today, I know that no matter how uncomfortable all of this is, I am going through it for a reason. I have faith that I will come out of this stronger and smarter and ready for whatever God has planned next for me. For us. I am so committed to sharing this whole experience with the man God has allowed me to love.
I look back on that blessed year that God gave me to have to myself. No Brian. No relationship. Me and God. There are times when I miss those days so much but I couldn't stay in that place forever. God healed as many hurts as I'd let him and now life is coming at me hard and fast. I live in a high class town in which I feel like I am an observer, and work with hardworking individuals whose lives are so far removed from my neighbors that I still feel like I am an observer.
But it is an adventure and I love an adventure. Instead of just reading about it, God has been so wonderful to let me have one of my own! Mitch asked me this morning what I wanted to say about my life when I was 90. I want to be able to say that I didn't miss a thing.
December 3, 2007
I can't believe I am going to say this, but I want snow! We got nothing. Maine is getting nailed with their first big one of the season. The kids' friends in Bangor/Brewer/Old Town are enjoying a snow day.
We're supposed to get some fog and some strong winds later this afternoon, which will be fun for me while I am driving over the bridge into Newport for work later. We did run into some snow yesterday on the drive to New Hampshire to drop the kids off. Just rain in Narragansett. :( We might have some snow on Wednesday, but next week, it is supposed to be in the mid 40s and low 50s, so there will be nothing lasting.
Work is still going well. I am trying to adjust to this new schedule. Because I will be in Newport the next two weeks, I have to leave before the kids have to be at school and I get out about a half an hour after they do, and it is a 20 minute drive back to them. Mitch has been helping out a lot with giving them rides and stuff. We live about 8 miles from their school, so it is much too far for them to walk. His schedule is much more flexible right now since soccer is over, so he can leave work and get them and bring them home.
We're supposed to get some fog and some strong winds later this afternoon, which will be fun for me while I am driving over the bridge into Newport for work later. We did run into some snow yesterday on the drive to New Hampshire to drop the kids off. Just rain in Narragansett. :( We might have some snow on Wednesday, but next week, it is supposed to be in the mid 40s and low 50s, so there will be nothing lasting.
Work is still going well. I am trying to adjust to this new schedule. Because I will be in Newport the next two weeks, I have to leave before the kids have to be at school and I get out about a half an hour after they do, and it is a 20 minute drive back to them. Mitch has been helping out a lot with giving them rides and stuff. We live about 8 miles from their school, so it is much too far for them to walk. His schedule is much more flexible right now since soccer is over, so he can leave work and get them and bring them home.
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