Wednesday, May 09, 2012
5/9/12
It would rain today for two reasons...one, I slept in a sock bun so I could have effortless (sans heat from hair dryer and curling iron) waves, and two, because I of course need to get gas. Grrrrrrrr! So for now, my hair looks great. Typically, one would use the sock bun on day old hair, but yesterday was a wash day so I speeded up the process by allowing my hair to air dry just a bit, and once it was damp only, I pulled my hair up in a sock bun and went about my day and evening. I woke up this morning to some pretty nice hair! So, after watching Lost marathons, I now know how I'd manage being stranded on an island without curling irons, straight irons and hair dryers!
I want to mention, if anyone is going to try this, know your hair...long and one length would be the less hassle free and would simply be a sock bun placed on top of the head...I have layered hair so, I do not include my long side layered bangs in the bun and I sit my bun on the lower half/nape of neck area...if I did the sock bun up high, with my layers, and I learned this the hard way, whoa, whoa, whoa (suffice it to say, that look is bad, very bad.)
Of course all effortless efforts will be lost to this frizz inspiring rain!
If you're going to do this with day old hair, dampen hair with water in a spray bottle...pull up into a sock bun and go to bed, or leave in for 6-8 hours (the time you'd spend asleep). Also experiment until you feel confident you've mastered the look before trying it out on a special occasion day...picture day at school for instance!
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
5/8/12
I have nothing on the agenda today except clean, tan, and shave my legs. I might read and crochet too...who knows? Tomorrow it's back to work for me! Well tonight, if you count my overnight, which I don't, because I just watch some tv and go to sleep. Tomorrow I have a staff meeting and then work 4-7. Hard job, I know! :) It certainly has its ups and downs, but for the most part, im satisfied. Errands with Janice on Thursday, errands with David on Friday and back to another long weekend! I can't believe it is quarter till 1. I slept in until 9:30 this morning. I fell asleep last night around 10.
Monday, May 07, 2012
5/6/12
I have had the best couple of days off. So very needed. There were a few moments of boredom, as I'm used to being incredibly busy and often jump from one task right into the next, but the boredom didn't last long. I'm looking forward to today's 70 degree weather and sunny, blue skies. The weather was stinky last week...Tuesday through Thursday this week aren't looking so hot, either. I'm ready for a hot HOT summer. I'm going tanning today, errands with Janice, Human Rights meeting till 7...not terribly busy and I can get some reading done. Should be a good day, but it's early yet AND a Monday!
Thursday, May 03, 2012
5/3/12
So much going on in social news that has my fur up a bit...advertising and the entertainment industries are under constant attack for their choice in models, children's toys, even a harmless mommy/daughter make-up blog post recently came under scrutiny...do people NOT have enough to do in their lives? I read Seventeen magazine religiously growing up, switching to the Bible Cosmo in high school...I still read Cosmo and get my monthly Victoria Secret catalog. I promise you, I do not want "real" women in my advertisements. I aspire to be a certain size/shape NOT because the industry is screwing with my mind and body image, but because the MEDICAL EXPERTS have said thin is in! These images serve as my motivation! I get plenty of "real" at the beach, let me tell you. I get plenty of "real" looking in the dang mirror! Very few women are satisfied with their bodies, whether they watch tv or read magazines, whether they have reason to be unsatisfied or not, and I find it hard to believe the entire advertising/entertainment industry is responsible for that. I do not blame Seventeen magazine for my unsatisfaction. I have McDonald's to thank for that!! Because you know, they photoshopped that Big Mac and made that juicy meat so irresistible looking, I couldn't help myself! So now im fat. Sue McDonalds. I'm going to sue McDonalds beause im not responsible for my own tnoughts and actions.
My personal relationships (Mom, Dad, husband) remind me I'm beautiful at every shape, at any time of day, in sickness and in health. Focus needs to be more on what's going on in those personal relationships, not what is being consumed by the mind. Leave Barbie alone. Let little girls watch their mommies putting make-up on and getting ready for a fancy date in their own awe-filled fantasical way. When I'd watch my mom get dressed up, I'd think she was the most beautiful woman in the world, and my mom would kiss my lips, so I would get to wear lipstick and my dad would laugh because I'd get it all over his face...these are innocent beautiful memories and no one came storming in accusing my mom of "whoring" me up...geez people, get a grip.
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
5/2/12
Yesterday was darn near perfect! My husband came home from work early and it was so nice to spend that time together! I have a meeting 3-5 today...work 5-7...and then back home to enjoy my perfectly imperfect life! I'm going to go to bed early tonight and hopefully tackle some cleaning and craft projects tomorrow.
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Hehehe
I read the May archives from last year...so freaking glad last year is OVER!!! I was dealing with an expensive transmission, expensive tax bill AND a sprained ankle! Proud, pleased, and grateful that my husband and I survived all that chaos and are still in love! :) I was also working 46 hours per week, and that kept up through just two weeks ago! Guess I deserve this "light" (38 hours) schedule!
My bedroom is clean. Closet semi-organized. Unfortunately I won't be sleeping here tonight to enjoy it!! I took a very relaxing, very hot bath to try and help my cramps. Feeling much better.
5/1/12
I'm so glad for a rainy day today. No pressure to get out and enjoy it! I guess I will tackle my closet today. I'm running out of things to clean around here. Never thought those words would come out of my mouth. I've been listening to Calm Meditations radio station on Pandora the last week or so, when I'm reading or relaxing. I'm enjoying it quite a bit. I have a list of craft projects I want to tackle in the upcoming weeks. I just need to get organized in my head.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Scarborough Beach
We finished up our fun running off the last of our energy at the beach before going home for a long nap!
Climbing Hills
She climbed this hill over and over...the pic doesn't really show how steep it was...I was at the bottom, looking up.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
4/28/12
This has been a crazy morning. Hayley and I cleaned like mad women, while Zach mowed the back lawn and washed out the fridge. All that's left is a good mopping. Even the cupboards and walls got bleached down. Bathroom done, toilet and shower included. Counters cleared off and important papers filed...the rest tossed. Stove cleaned.
Now we just have to figure out what we're going to do for dinner and dessert. I finished The Clash of Kings last night. Started on book three part one. Need to finish Helter Skelter too. Candles burning, relaxing music on, wine later...perfect day.
Friday, April 27, 2012
4/27/12
This week has been one that I'm not sorry to see go. I am sorry to be saying goodbye to April though. It's been been beautiful around here.
Today *should* be an easy day. I'm going to hop in the shower, tan and work for a few hours...then home to enjoy my family. My list of books to read is forever growing! I want to sink my teeth into Unorthadox, but alas I have to finish A Clash of Kings (today), Helter Skelter (this weekend), and start book three of Game of Thrones...then just maybe I can sneak Unorthadox in before all the other books waiting in line know about it!
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Finally...
I finally have two seconds to relax...hate hate hate this new blogger crap...I'm not the only iPad owner to complain.
My relaxation will only last an hour or so, then back on the go till 9 tonight. Tomorrow will be a short day. Thank goodness! Almost done reading A Clash of Kings, then onto book three in the series. I'm still reading Helter Skelter. I had to take a break from it. I can just imagine how the prosecution, or even the jury, must have felt being so up close and personal with the victims and defendants and evidence for as long as they did, as I need to take breaks from the book just to feel "normal" again.
I can barely remember falling asleep last night and I'm pretty sure I slept straight through till this morning. I know it was 9ish when I went down. Hopefully tonight will be a good night of Criminal Minds and some more of season one of Lost. AND I can sleep in tomorrow!!
Monday, April 23, 2012
WTF?
Can't say I really like the blogger surprise I got this morning. Just leave stuff alone. If I wanted something changed, I'd change it myself.
ANYWAY...Miss Annabella turned TWO on Saturday! We skipped the birthday cake since she's not crazy about sweets and cake in general, and instead opted for yummy strawberry cheesecake.
I can't say enough how much I enjoyed last week's lighter schedule (38 hours instead of over 40!). Of course all the sunshine last week was super great as well! We watched three pretty good movies this weekend. The Sitter. Hop. Dream House.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
4/19/12
I'm feeling incredibly lazy this morning. And I'm feeling okay with that! I think yesterday was my easiest day at work...ever! I was hoping to take Bella to the zoo this week, but it's school vacation week and they do a TON of events there this week. I'm sure it'll be as enjoyable as our beach days...Bella had fun at the beach but there were just too many misbehaving kids/parents there for me to truly enjoy myself. It's different on weekdays in the summer because most people WORK, so while the beaches are busy, they aren't what they are on a summer weekEND, and I don't go to the beach on the summer weekends for just that reason. Every warm day this week it was like a summer weekend here. My guess is because parents took the same week off. Sucky for those of us that live here. So I'm looking forward to quieter beach days in the weeks leading up to 5/31. I'm going to try the zoo with Bella next week. Her ticket is free till she's 3. I'm not interested in going once it starts getting too hot to stand around in the Providence sun and unfortunately they close at 4pm, so that rules out any cool summer evening.
Weaving my way through Helter Skelter today. Going tanning. Get my workout in. I should clean. Just not feeling it these last couple of days. My allergies are flaring up just enough to be annoying...interfering with sleep mostly and causing that headachy feeling. I need a road trip with my husband.
Weaving my way through Helter Skelter today. Going tanning. Get my workout in. I should clean. Just not feeling it these last couple of days. My allergies are flaring up just enough to be annoying...interfering with sleep mostly and causing that headachy feeling. I need a road trip with my husband.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Wednesday ALREADY!!
I've been incredibly busy enjoying the incredibly beautiful summer weather we've been having the last few days! It's also seemed a bit like a vacation for me since I'm only working 38 hours this week. I could get used to this!
I've been reading Clash of Kings (book 2) and I just started Helter Skelter...when I have Bella at the beach, I wanted a book I could pick up and put down without feeling like I was missing the story. With the Game of Thrones books, I do have to pay attention because there are so many characters to keep track of.
The prosecuting lawyer wrote Helter Skelter and I'm feeling like I would I guess, if I were on the jury, minus any preconceived notions having missed the actual events by 3 years...I wasn't born till 1972. I do remember my parents talking about it periodically while growing up, no doubt before parole hearings. I don't feel like I ever got the complete story, just that Charles Manson was a monster and should be feared. I do have my own thoughts on that piece but will keep that to myself till I finish the book. Good story so far but I fear I won't get the side of the story I'm most interested in.
I've been reading Clash of Kings (book 2) and I just started Helter Skelter...when I have Bella at the beach, I wanted a book I could pick up and put down without feeling like I was missing the story. With the Game of Thrones books, I do have to pay attention because there are so many characters to keep track of.
The prosecuting lawyer wrote Helter Skelter and I'm feeling like I would I guess, if I were on the jury, minus any preconceived notions having missed the actual events by 3 years...I wasn't born till 1972. I do remember my parents talking about it periodically while growing up, no doubt before parole hearings. I don't feel like I ever got the complete story, just that Charles Manson was a monster and should be feared. I do have my own thoughts on that piece but will keep that to myself till I finish the book. Good story so far but I fear I won't get the side of the story I'm most interested in.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
4/15/12
The Closet app is free this weekend!! The problem will be taking pics of ALL of my clothes, shoes and accessories!!! Once loaded though, I will spend time looking at my virtual closet instead of sitting in front of my actual one! It should also eliminate the "I forgot I had that" or "when did I get that?" phenomena that I'm positive only applies to me! ;)
I want the new Eye-fi card for my digital camera. This way, I can actually use my camera again and send my pics over to my iPhone or iPad, even my MacBook without having to plugin. I use my iPhone camera for everything because it is easier to upload shots that way. And this way, I don't have to buy one of the new digital cameras that already do this. I've barely used mine since getting it for Christmas 3 years ago, even though Kayla uses it all the time. Like I said, my current iPhone and previous Blackberry began taking over because they take great pics and uploading pics to Flickr and Facebook are a cinch and the photo editing apps I've downloaded on my phone are pretty darn great!!!
My husband wants the new Pebble watch. It's going to have to be pre-ordered. Not exactly my personal style...I might as well walk around with a calculator strapped to my wrist. But it's closer to old school futuristic movies where people talk into their watches and set coordinates and shoot laser beams at people.
Of course I want a pair of kayaks.
Whoa...just remembered Bella's birthday is next Saturday!!!
In other news, I spent all day yesterday laying in the sun! Plan on doing that today and tomorrow too! Tomorrow, it's going to be 70 degrees by 9 am!! Perfect beach day! And I was not contacted by work once yesterday! Miracle of all miracles. I can't remember when and if that's ever happened! Time for some changes I think.
I want the new Eye-fi card for my digital camera. This way, I can actually use my camera again and send my pics over to my iPhone or iPad, even my MacBook without having to plugin. I use my iPhone camera for everything because it is easier to upload shots that way. And this way, I don't have to buy one of the new digital cameras that already do this. I've barely used mine since getting it for Christmas 3 years ago, even though Kayla uses it all the time. Like I said, my current iPhone and previous Blackberry began taking over because they take great pics and uploading pics to Flickr and Facebook are a cinch and the photo editing apps I've downloaded on my phone are pretty darn great!!!
My husband wants the new Pebble watch. It's going to have to be pre-ordered. Not exactly my personal style...I might as well walk around with a calculator strapped to my wrist. But it's closer to old school futuristic movies where people talk into their watches and set coordinates and shoot laser beams at people.
Of course I want a pair of kayaks.
Whoa...just remembered Bella's birthday is next Saturday!!!
In other news, I spent all day yesterday laying in the sun! Plan on doing that today and tomorrow too! Tomorrow, it's going to be 70 degrees by 9 am!! Perfect beach day! And I was not contacted by work once yesterday! Miracle of all miracles. I can't remember when and if that's ever happened! Time for some changes I think.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Tech No News
What's up lately with the lack of new gadgets? I'm feeling a little underwhelmed. The latest on the news front seems to be instagram for android. Big whoop. Now that everyone can have it, it'll become unpopular pretty quickly. Trendsetting hasn't evolved much past middle school. What makes something popular is NOT availability to the masses! Nothing kills a trend faster. I've had Instagram on my phone for a long while now and I actually prefer my Hipstamatic app and of course for editing, my go to app is Camera+.
What's interesting to me is when a gadget stops becoming a trendy luxury and becomes a staple...microwaves, VCRs, etc...this is where I think Apple has done so well with their iPhone/iPod/iPad marketing...an iPod is now a staple in just about every home. I think I know only one person who does not own one and at this point, you have to really be trying to not own an iPod. My 3rd generation Nano (which I still love for sentimental reasons) is probably available at yardsales for $5. For me? I think my all-time favorite trendy luxury was back in the day when I was given a Sony Walkman for my birthday. It's bizarre to think how costly this particular item was at that time. All of my friends had one and I was convinced this was the secret to me being a better x-country runner. To this day, it is impossible for me to workout without my music. I hate that I don't LOVE gifts like I loved this gift anymore. A person grows up, and real wants and needs replace the impractical ones. I'm so glad that my parents let me have this then impractical gift. I think it would please them to know I still remember the joy of that day.
So maybe Instagram won't kill Facebook? I'm just getting this feeling that a lot of people are going to be "so over it" here in the upcoming year, and part of that reason, like it or lump it, is because the "exclusive" club (if millions of users means exclusive) is no longer that. Nobody joins a country club for amazing savings and advantages.
What's interesting to me is when a gadget stops becoming a trendy luxury and becomes a staple...microwaves, VCRs, etc...this is where I think Apple has done so well with their iPhone/iPod/iPad marketing...an iPod is now a staple in just about every home. I think I know only one person who does not own one and at this point, you have to really be trying to not own an iPod. My 3rd generation Nano (which I still love for sentimental reasons) is probably available at yardsales for $5. For me? I think my all-time favorite trendy luxury was back in the day when I was given a Sony Walkman for my birthday. It's bizarre to think how costly this particular item was at that time. All of my friends had one and I was convinced this was the secret to me being a better x-country runner. To this day, it is impossible for me to workout without my music. I hate that I don't LOVE gifts like I loved this gift anymore. A person grows up, and real wants and needs replace the impractical ones. I'm so glad that my parents let me have this then impractical gift. I think it would please them to know I still remember the joy of that day.
So maybe Instagram won't kill Facebook? I'm just getting this feeling that a lot of people are going to be "so over it" here in the upcoming year, and part of that reason, like it or lump it, is because the "exclusive" club (if millions of users means exclusive) is no longer that. Nobody joins a country club for amazing savings and advantages.
4/12/12
I'm pretty tired. 11 more hours over the next 2 days and my very long week of overtime is OVER!! Next week will seem like a vacation. I'm finally going to be able to catch up on some reading today.
Yesterday, we had a shower in the late afternoon, after the pavement had soaked up the sun all day, and it smelled just like summer! It made me hopeful. I'm in big need of a super warm beach day. Preferably before the summer people get in town! It's looking like Monday will be the day...70s and sunny and I don't have to be anywhere till 3:30! Of course the weather forecasts change pretty quickly around here!
Yesterday, we had a shower in the late afternoon, after the pavement had soaked up the sun all day, and it smelled just like summer! It made me hopeful. I'm in big need of a super warm beach day. Preferably before the summer people get in town! It's looking like Monday will be the day...70s and sunny and I don't have to be anywhere till 3:30! Of course the weather forecasts change pretty quickly around here!
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
4/11/12
Today will be long, boring and LONG...a brief respite tomorrow and then a crappy day Friday (tax day). The good news is it's looking like it'll be 70ish this weekend and next week. I wish all the trees would stay in bloom for longer than they do. It is so pretty around here with all the pink and white flowers on the trees.
Maybe a hike on the Cliff Walk on Saturday??? Bella's still too little to do all of it, but we can do maybe 2 miles of it.
Maybe a hike on the Cliff Walk on Saturday??? Bella's still too little to do all of it, but we can do maybe 2 miles of it.
Monday, April 09, 2012
4/9/12&
I'm certainly sorry to see the long weekend go away. Bella and I had our usual very early morning start like we do every Monday. Kitchen floor is swept and mopped. Counters washed. Hopefully I will get to sweeping and mopping the living room floor. If not, there's always tomorrow! Bella's been playing quietly with her doll house. Seriously the best money I've ever invested in a toy.
I have to keep moving or I'm going to crash hard. I have been up since 3:30. After I drop Janice off, I'm going to have some dinner and retire to my bed with my book for a few hours and then I will hopefully watch some more Lost, cuddling with my most wonderful, handsome, loving, perfect husband. The only way he could be more perfect is if he were to come home today and say I could quit work!
I have to keep moving or I'm going to crash hard. I have been up since 3:30. After I drop Janice off, I'm going to have some dinner and retire to my bed with my book for a few hours and then I will hopefully watch some more Lost, cuddling with my most wonderful, handsome, loving, perfect husband. The only way he could be more perfect is if he were to come home today and say I could quit work!
Sunday, April 08, 2012
Thursday, April 05, 2012
4/5/12
I can't believe Easter is upon us all ready! I picked up some of those plastic eggs awhile ago and Kayla and I are going to fill them with stuff Bella will actually eat...blueberries, strawberries, cut up cucumbers, some M&Ms...she's not really a sweet lover, but she does love her some candy canes!! The plan is to hide the eggs in the backyard and let her have an egg hunt. When I was growing up, we had a jelly bean hunt at Mimi and Papa's every Easter and who ever got the most jelly beans got a money prize. When my kids were growing up, my grandmother filled those plastic eggs with money and jelly beans and would have a big hunt for the kids.
Ham steaks on the grill. Probably potato salad. Deviled eggs. Some broccoli and asparagus. Asian Cole slaw. Some rolls. And DESSERT. That'll be Easter dinner. Nothing fancy.
Next week will be busy. 60 hours. I have to get myself in the right mindset to get through the week.
Ham steaks on the grill. Probably potato salad. Deviled eggs. Some broccoli and asparagus. Asian Cole slaw. Some rolls. And DESSERT. That'll be Easter dinner. Nothing fancy.
Next week will be busy. 60 hours. I have to get myself in the right mindset to get through the week.
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
4/4/12
Today is going to be another long day but no Salve tomorrow night so that will be a short day, as will Friday. I got some good color yesterday while laying in the sun. Today is going to be even nicer, so hopefully I can get another hour or two in before I have to head to the committee meeting, 3-5...then work 5-8.
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
4/3/12
Lazy. That's the word of today. I'm feeling lazy. The sun is shining bright and it's going to be warm out there today and I'm trying to talk myself out of bed. Feeling a bit crampy and bloated. The decision would be made if it were rainy!
We just can't pass up beautiful weather, so at the very least, some little girl will play outside...maybe she will even play at the beach, but her attraction to the ocean is great. April is still a bit chilly in the water. Basically the temp of our water by the end of April is what the ocean temp is in August in Old Orchard Beach (Maine). The water really is perfect here in the summer. Refreshing, not too warm, never cold. Perfect for swimming and playing.
I'm working some crazy overtime next week. 60 hours. Plus that check will include my mileage. I'm quickly approaching 200 hours of ETO (earned time off). I need a vacation!!
Some baby girl will be turning 2 on the 21st!!! I'm hoping to get her a few more outdoor toys to make my time watching her a little more relaxing for me...a slide maybe. I was thinking a sand/water table. Honestly, we're about the length of a football field from water and a beach, but it might be nice to have something right here. I'm not opposed to buying used...my husband needs to get cracking with the craigslist. I'm also looking for two kayaks. Old Town Canoe preferably. Also looking for a jogging stroller. Her big stroller is great for all day excursions (the zoo, the fair, Block Island) because of all the storage. Heavy for a workout. Her umbrella stroller is good for quick jaunts, bus stop to bus stop, because it folds up so small and is light, but NOT appropriate for workouts. Since I'm with her so much and since I hate having my workouts interrupted, I want a jogger for my own use. Again, used is okay with me.
Off I go. Gotta start my day.
We just can't pass up beautiful weather, so at the very least, some little girl will play outside...maybe she will even play at the beach, but her attraction to the ocean is great. April is still a bit chilly in the water. Basically the temp of our water by the end of April is what the ocean temp is in August in Old Orchard Beach (Maine). The water really is perfect here in the summer. Refreshing, not too warm, never cold. Perfect for swimming and playing.
I'm working some crazy overtime next week. 60 hours. Plus that check will include my mileage. I'm quickly approaching 200 hours of ETO (earned time off). I need a vacation!!
Some baby girl will be turning 2 on the 21st!!! I'm hoping to get her a few more outdoor toys to make my time watching her a little more relaxing for me...a slide maybe. I was thinking a sand/water table. Honestly, we're about the length of a football field from water and a beach, but it might be nice to have something right here. I'm not opposed to buying used...my husband needs to get cracking with the craigslist. I'm also looking for two kayaks. Old Town Canoe preferably. Also looking for a jogging stroller. Her big stroller is great for all day excursions (the zoo, the fair, Block Island) because of all the storage. Heavy for a workout. Her umbrella stroller is good for quick jaunts, bus stop to bus stop, because it folds up so small and is light, but NOT appropriate for workouts. Since I'm with her so much and since I hate having my workouts interrupted, I want a jogger for my own use. Again, used is okay with me.
Off I go. Gotta start my day.
Monday, April 02, 2012
Cleaning the Stovetop
I've been putting off this chore because I can spend hours scrubbing and scraping and I've even used oven cleaner...nightmare. So today, I sprayed it with my bleach spray and then poured some baking soda over it to turn it into a paste and let it sit there till I felt like tackling it (a long time). I can't even describe my joy right now...everything came off with a minimum of elbow grease (like none). Who knew watered down bleach and baking soda would be my best friend?? So my bleach cleaner is just bleach in a spray bottle...one part bleach to two parts water, probably twenty cents and everyone has baking soda, so that was just pennies. Seriously? Have you priced oven cleaner lately? Clorox bleach spray? Both together would cost anywhere from $12-$14. Let me be clear, I would spend a LOT of money on a manufactured product if it did what is was marketed to do...when I'm scrubbing for hours to still looks dirty, that product is not working. The fact that these two common (cheap) household items not marketed for this job went above and beyond??? Big name companies had better watch out. Selling toxic waste for obscene amounts of money may seem like a great business model, but you just lost my dollar.
4/2/12
Well so far the work week has started out ok. It did last week as well and quickly took a turn for the worse by last Tuesday BUT going to put that all behind me. Candles are burning. Scentsy going in the kitchen. Windows open as well. Scrubbing the stove top. I will hopefully get to the fridge tomorrow. Bella's books and toys picked up. I made her scrambled eggs for breakfast. Now she's watching Rio with Sierra so I can sweep and mop. This will be a long day for me. I won't officially be responsibility-free till 8 tonight.
Friday, March 30, 2012
3/30/12
This has been the worst week. Just tired of a lot of things, mostly work related. Having a sick kid on top of it hasn't made things easier. At least we should get some answers regarding that by Sunday.
I think some cleaning and organizing will likely make me feel better.
I think some cleaning and organizing will likely make me feel better.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
3/27/12
I really don't want March to leave so quickly...at this speed, it'll be winter again before we know it!! I must figure a way to stop time. I will put that on my list of things to do. Another glorious day here in Narragansett, minus the super pain in the ass wind of yesterday. The sun was so warm yesterday, after the thunderclouds moved out, but the wind was cold.
I spent the morning catching up on fashion blogs I like to read and checked in with the Parenting online magazine where I read a blog post about a 5 year olds dress up party. Granted, the author stated this was her opinion and that she was just curious about others opinions on the subject, but sometimes I just feel like commenting with a "why"? Seriously??? I'm a woman, having been a former girl, who has happened to love every second of being a girl! I'm the mom of two girls (and a boy) and the grandmother of a GIRL! Not some androgynous being who must spend her life shying away from who she is to grow up and do what exactly? I was raised with the knowledge that I could do or be whatever I wanted to be when I grew up as long as I worked hard enough. I also grew up with my grandfather telling me every single day of my life until he passed away when I was 26, that I was the most beautiful baby he had ever seen, that I was better than any old boy and that he couldn't have been happier that his first grandchild was a girl. My girls loved dressing themselves, loved wearing my old prom dresses, Rainbow girl gowns, tons of maid of honor dresses, they loved getting into my make-up, wearing my shoes...as my sister and I loved getting into our mother's, aunts', and grandmother's things. I climbed trees, played baseball better than most boys, rode bikes, ice skated on our frog pond, roller skated EVERYWHERE, swam, dove, double dutched till my legs ached, was on the gymnastics team, was a cheerleader, and just played with my friends. Everyday. Every. Single. Day. So my point is WHY make a big deal out of little girls having a dress up birthday party? Why, why, why? We're certainly not talking Toddlers and Tiaras. We're talking about little girls who need to pretend. Now, I'm sure we all have our bugaboos when it comes to raising kids...mine are (surprisingly) NO bikinis on my babies, no Apple Bottom clothes and as much as I really wanted to get Bella that most adorable little one piece bathing suit that said Juicy across the diaper, I didn't because there are fucking weirdos out there! I said surprisingly because my dad and I had a bitter falling out when I was about 5. All my friends had bikinis and my dad was adamant on me not wearing one. My mom finally relented when I was about 9 when we realized my dad wasn't even around that much when we were swimming anyway (he was a truck driver). When my girls were older elementary school age, I felt bikinis were fine because really?? This will be the only time in their life when a two piece is ever really appropriate without body parts falling out, hanging out, etc. Enjoy that flat chest while you have it. Enjoy it when you don't, too. I guess my other point is, some kids will always push the boundaries, will always want to be or act older than they are. A dress-up party is not going to make a child turn out promiscuous. And in case anyone is wondering, my son would want his nails and toes painted right alongside his sisters and he wore his manicures proudly. He played with dolls, and trucks and castles, wore a PINK power ranger costume because it was a hand-me-down from his sisters, and will turn out to be a great dad because of all of that. I can't stand when a parent acts like their daughter isn't a girl, because they "don't want the wrong kind of message sent". What exactly is that message telling them?
Bella is going to hear every single day of my life how smart, beautiful and wonderful I think she is because that is what a good grandparent does. I can't imagine going through life and not hearing my parents or grandparents tell me I was beautiful. Or smart. Or wonderful. How incredibly sad.
I spent the morning catching up on fashion blogs I like to read and checked in with the Parenting online magazine where I read a blog post about a 5 year olds dress up party. Granted, the author stated this was her opinion and that she was just curious about others opinions on the subject, but sometimes I just feel like commenting with a "why"? Seriously??? I'm a woman, having been a former girl, who has happened to love every second of being a girl! I'm the mom of two girls (and a boy) and the grandmother of a GIRL! Not some androgynous being who must spend her life shying away from who she is to grow up and do what exactly? I was raised with the knowledge that I could do or be whatever I wanted to be when I grew up as long as I worked hard enough. I also grew up with my grandfather telling me every single day of my life until he passed away when I was 26, that I was the most beautiful baby he had ever seen, that I was better than any old boy and that he couldn't have been happier that his first grandchild was a girl. My girls loved dressing themselves, loved wearing my old prom dresses, Rainbow girl gowns, tons of maid of honor dresses, they loved getting into my make-up, wearing my shoes...as my sister and I loved getting into our mother's, aunts', and grandmother's things. I climbed trees, played baseball better than most boys, rode bikes, ice skated on our frog pond, roller skated EVERYWHERE, swam, dove, double dutched till my legs ached, was on the gymnastics team, was a cheerleader, and just played with my friends. Everyday. Every. Single. Day. So my point is WHY make a big deal out of little girls having a dress up birthday party? Why, why, why? We're certainly not talking Toddlers and Tiaras. We're talking about little girls who need to pretend. Now, I'm sure we all have our bugaboos when it comes to raising kids...mine are (surprisingly) NO bikinis on my babies, no Apple Bottom clothes and as much as I really wanted to get Bella that most adorable little one piece bathing suit that said Juicy across the diaper, I didn't because there are fucking weirdos out there! I said surprisingly because my dad and I had a bitter falling out when I was about 5. All my friends had bikinis and my dad was adamant on me not wearing one. My mom finally relented when I was about 9 when we realized my dad wasn't even around that much when we were swimming anyway (he was a truck driver). When my girls were older elementary school age, I felt bikinis were fine because really?? This will be the only time in their life when a two piece is ever really appropriate without body parts falling out, hanging out, etc. Enjoy that flat chest while you have it. Enjoy it when you don't, too. I guess my other point is, some kids will always push the boundaries, will always want to be or act older than they are. A dress-up party is not going to make a child turn out promiscuous. And in case anyone is wondering, my son would want his nails and toes painted right alongside his sisters and he wore his manicures proudly. He played with dolls, and trucks and castles, wore a PINK power ranger costume because it was a hand-me-down from his sisters, and will turn out to be a great dad because of all of that. I can't stand when a parent acts like their daughter isn't a girl, because they "don't want the wrong kind of message sent". What exactly is that message telling them?
Bella is going to hear every single day of my life how smart, beautiful and wonderful I think she is because that is what a good grandparent does. I can't imagine going through life and not hearing my parents or grandparents tell me I was beautiful. Or smart. Or wonderful. How incredibly sad.
Monday, March 26, 2012
3/26/12
Went to bed with a stomachache and woke up with one. Feeling better now. It was nice and sunny this morning but now dark clouds have moved in. They're moving fast though, so somebody will be getting a thunderstorm, but not so sure it'll be us.
This day has been a freaking miserable Monday so far. I would like ONE day in which I just have to take care of what I've already agreed to take care of...on Mondays that is Bella and me...I work till 8, an hour and a half of that is with Bella, then I go home, clean the house because people just keep adding to the dishes and the dirt and continue to pile up the trash in the kitchen and bathroom...three adults can't manage to take a dog out, who I'm sorry, doesn't have opposable thumbs and who happens to be at the mercy of a bunch of fucktards. I know she hasn't been out when she trips over herself to make it to the backyard in time. I have just enough time to clean, get myself and Bella ready and head out to go back to work, and part of this work includes taking an individual to doctor's appointments which happen to not be negotiable. I'm so tired of talking, yelling, and threatening. I'm tired of a million texts and phone calls. If it isn't my family, it is work. Seriously. Leave me alone.
So tomorrow is Tuesday. Tuesday is set aside for Bella, Sierra and me. My phone will be off till I have to be at work.
This day has been a freaking miserable Monday so far. I would like ONE day in which I just have to take care of what I've already agreed to take care of...on Mondays that is Bella and me...I work till 8, an hour and a half of that is with Bella, then I go home, clean the house because people just keep adding to the dishes and the dirt and continue to pile up the trash in the kitchen and bathroom...three adults can't manage to take a dog out, who I'm sorry, doesn't have opposable thumbs and who happens to be at the mercy of a bunch of fucktards. I know she hasn't been out when she trips over herself to make it to the backyard in time. I have just enough time to clean, get myself and Bella ready and head out to go back to work, and part of this work includes taking an individual to doctor's appointments which happen to not be negotiable. I'm so tired of talking, yelling, and threatening. I'm tired of a million texts and phone calls. If it isn't my family, it is work. Seriously. Leave me alone.
So tomorrow is Tuesday. Tuesday is set aside for Bella, Sierra and me. My phone will be off till I have to be at work.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
3/25/12
Workout done, tanning done...watching The Muppet Movie and then Hugo, also finishing Game of Thrones. Zach wants to read it next. Pretty lazy Sunday. Pretty lazy weekend for that matter.
Friday, March 23, 2012
3/23/12
What a great workout I just had!! I love it when I get that burst of energy when I'm almost done and then I push it even further! I worked up a great sweat and don't feel as lazy as I did when I first woke up! I got woken up around 7 and decided I'd try to go back to sleep, which I did, but then woke up after 9:30...that's late for me. I wasn't feeling terribly energetic either and I really had to talk myself into working out. Glad I did!!!
Other than my very late start, I'm feeling pretty good. Still loving the weather! Another 70 degrees today. It'll be in the 60s the next 5 days or so, so I guess it's back to a typical spring for us. Loving all the flowers and budding trees.
I'm really getting into Game of Thrones! The first 30 or so pages I felt like I might have made a poor choice, but was determined to give it a solid try. So glad I did! LOVING it!! Thanks to Scott, I have the first three books to read and the others (I think there are five) I will get on my Kindle. So I'm a new fan of George R. R. Martin.
Ok, it is now noon and I really have to get a move on if I want to get an ab workout in and go tanning. Picking up David at 2 to run a few errands then home to enjoy my husband!
Other than my very late start, I'm feeling pretty good. Still loving the weather! Another 70 degrees today. It'll be in the 60s the next 5 days or so, so I guess it's back to a typical spring for us. Loving all the flowers and budding trees.
I'm really getting into Game of Thrones! The first 30 or so pages I felt like I might have made a poor choice, but was determined to give it a solid try. So glad I did! LOVING it!! Thanks to Scott, I have the first three books to read and the others (I think there are five) I will get on my Kindle. So I'm a new fan of George R. R. Martin.
Ok, it is now noon and I really have to get a move on if I want to get an ab workout in and go tanning. Picking up David at 2 to run a few errands then home to enjoy my husband!
Thursday, March 22, 2012
3/22/12
March has flown right by. Granted life's been busy. I'm still pretty tired from my incredibly long day yesterday. And when I'm tired, I'm forgetful and now I'm remembering all the little things that may or may not have gotten done at work. I'm usually the person who double checks to make sure the other person didn't forget anything and will do it if they have, and of course I didn't get around to that so I'm having a blah morning because of that. Sometimes you just don't want to hear about all the stuff that didn't get done and so I'm waiting for the text or phone call...
I need to focus on good things...like The Hunger Games movie tomorrow!! And the nice Spring we've been having. So I'm going to say a little prayer and let God take care of the rest.
I'm going to work out, tan, read a little, then go to work. Home tonight at 9, then I'm off through the weekend.
I'm going to make some coffee and get my day started.
I need to focus on good things...like The Hunger Games movie tomorrow!! And the nice Spring we've been having. So I'm going to say a little prayer and let God take care of the rest.
I'm going to work out, tan, read a little, then go to work. Home tonight at 9, then I'm off through the weekend.
I'm going to make some coffee and get my day started.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
3/20/12
Beautiful day! I worked out, tanned, spent some more time outside reading and watching Bella play. It really doesn't get much better than this, unless it's a day at the beach or the lake!
I hope to go to sleep early tonight and get some good rest before I have to be up at 5 tomorrow morning. It'll be an early start and a late finish but then the downward slide begins! Hopefully I won't be rudely awakened again at 2 am by a bunch of party animals in the back yard!!
I hope to go to sleep early tonight and get some good rest before I have to be up at 5 tomorrow morning. It'll be an early start and a late finish but then the downward slide begins! Hopefully I won't be rudely awakened again at 2 am by a bunch of party animals in the back yard!!
Happy Spring!
I completed an hour of cardio and an awesome ab workout. Now I'm going to hop in the shower before Kayla leaves and it's just me and Bella. I will maybe take her to the park later. Really feeling like I just want to be a homebody today though so we will have to play it by ear.
Monday, March 19, 2012
3/19/12
It's Monday!! Geez, it comes around so fast! Mondays are early days for Bella and me. I'm hoping we get outside this morning. Very very nice out. She's yawning already though and it isn't even 9 am yet. It is going to hopefully be an early night for us. I'm running on about 3 1/2 hours of sleep.
I finished A Thousand Splendid Suns. My rating of it improved. I think the story is a powerful one, yet I'm interested in hearing it from an actual woman from Afghanistan. I'm not saying the author didn't do a fine job, but I am saying that these women had no power, no voice, no choice during the Taliban reign and it is virtually impossible for a man, even one living alongside these women, to truly grasp their circumstance. I'm curious as to how many of the women's true stories will come to print, since education was outlawed for women during the Taliban occupancy, and even before the Taliban, education wasn't an option for every woman.
I'm now starting Game of Thrones.
I finished A Thousand Splendid Suns. My rating of it improved. I think the story is a powerful one, yet I'm interested in hearing it from an actual woman from Afghanistan. I'm not saying the author didn't do a fine job, but I am saying that these women had no power, no voice, no choice during the Taliban reign and it is virtually impossible for a man, even one living alongside these women, to truly grasp their circumstance. I'm curious as to how many of the women's true stories will come to print, since education was outlawed for women during the Taliban occupancy, and even before the Taliban, education wasn't an option for every woman.
I'm now starting Game of Thrones.
Friday, March 16, 2012
TOMS
So pathetic that a new pair of cute shoes can make me this giddy! ;) They are just so stinking cute! TOMS, if you don't already know thanks to the amount of press Angelina Jolie gets when her kids wear them, is a shoe company that gives a pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair you purchase. It is a business model that could and should be copied. They also sell eyeglasses and match the purchase of those as well. Next up will be a pair of TOMS cordones. Love them and would like them in either a grey chambrey or denim, or both! (Just in case my husband wants to shower me with gifts!) I think my husband is just glad for once I like a pair of shoes for under $150!!
Hayley and Zach have company for the weekend. Maybe a fire in the fire pit tonight! :)
Tomorrow, while my husband ditches me for a few hours, I'm going to workout, go tanning and then get ready for our day/night of togetherness! I'm so much happier these last few weeks because we've been managing to actually have time together! Only problem is that it makes me want even more time! When we don't have to worry about conflicting schedules, bills, or taking turns being sick, we actually have a lot of fun together. We can both become very resentful when we have to share our precious few hours of alone time with anyone or anything else. Life's short and we love being together.
Hayley and Zach have company for the weekend. Maybe a fire in the fire pit tonight! :)
Tomorrow, while my husband ditches me for a few hours, I'm going to workout, go tanning and then get ready for our day/night of togetherness! I'm so much happier these last few weeks because we've been managing to actually have time together! Only problem is that it makes me want even more time! When we don't have to worry about conflicting schedules, bills, or taking turns being sick, we actually have a lot of fun together. We can both become very resentful when we have to share our precious few hours of alone time with anyone or anything else. Life's short and we love being together.
3/16/12
I'm about 1/2 way through A Thousand Splendid Suns. I guess I would say I enjoyed The Kite Runner more up to this point, but it's still a good story. I don't want to imagine being forced into an arranged marriage, being owned like property, having to wear ridiculous clothes that get in the way of everything, and pumping out kids just to perpetuate this cycle. What I enjoy are the same rights everyone should be allowed to enjoy. When I awaken every morning, ultimately I'm doing what I want, within reason. Do I want to work? Not really, but I do enjoy buying what I want when I want. I enjoy our clean living conditions, clean water for drinking and bathing, fresh food in our supermarkets with money to buy it, a closet full of clothes and a husband who would never say no to anything I really wanted and instead would say, "we'll find a way." The bottom line is I CAN work, I DO work, and if I really didn't want to, my husband would find a way to make it happen. I have an education that many of us take for granted because even today, it's an opportunity that some never get. So maybe I'm not enjoying A Thousand Splendid Suns like The Kite Runner because this story is from a woman's perspective and I want to jump through the pages a throttle a few people.
In other news, my weekend has started! We've hired a new girl who we all think can handle the particular circumstances at our location just fine and I might just be able to take some time off!! I am looking forward to a bigger check next pay period with all the crazy overtime! Plus my mileage will be included in the next one too.
It's only going to be in the 50s today but starting tomorrow, a week long of 60/70 degree weather!! And NO staff meetings!!!
In other news, my weekend has started! We've hired a new girl who we all think can handle the particular circumstances at our location just fine and I might just be able to take some time off!! I am looking forward to a bigger check next pay period with all the crazy overtime! Plus my mileage will be included in the next one too.
It's only going to be in the 50s today but starting tomorrow, a week long of 60/70 degree weather!! And NO staff meetings!!!
Thursday, March 15, 2012
3/15/12
Loving this early spring!! 60s and 70s all next week too! I think I'm going to wear a skirt today. I'm so glad it's a short day at work. So glad that I have tomorrow off!!! I am running a bit behind schedule today, so I'm going to have to hop in the shower now if I want to have time to do my hair.
I'm definitely NOT tired. I feel achy and stiff from laying in one spot all night and a bit shaky because my blood sugar is low from not eating for 16 hours.
Time to get a move on.
I'm definitely NOT tired. I feel achy and stiff from laying in one spot all night and a bit shaky because my blood sugar is low from not eating for 16 hours.
Time to get a move on.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
3/14/12
Crazy warm today!! I was locked out of work this afternoon, so I spent 2 hours out on the deck...got LOTS of color today!
I am so tired and can't wait to be home in my bed! Two more hours. However, the hill is climbed and I'm on the downward slide now!! The week went by fast!
I'm going to sleep in tomorrow, workout at a good pace and not have to rush, go tanning and just plain enjoy my day!
I'm watching American Idol and trying hard to stay awake for two more hours.
I am so tired and can't wait to be home in my bed! Two more hours. However, the hill is climbed and I'm on the downward slide now!! The week went by fast!
I'm going to sleep in tomorrow, workout at a good pace and not have to rush, go tanning and just plain enjoy my day!
I'm watching American Idol and trying hard to stay awake for two more hours.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Ahhhhhh
My busiest part of my day is over. The meeting took forever! Why you ask? Because the computer at work is a windows operating POS. And I've requested and was granted permission to use my personal MacBook, even though it's highly classified information. Thank the good Lord! I could actually probably use my iPhone with better success than that Dell, because yeah, it's just that awesome.
So anyway, big points with the boss because I'm so computer savvy. And of course, because of all the extra hours I'm putting in. I'm also thinking of bar-tending one night a week for some extra cash. We'll see. Typically with a poor economy, it is suggested you DON'T get a second job, unless it's highly lucrative because come tax season, you're screwed every which way, so like I said, we will see.
So anyway, big points with the boss because I'm so computer savvy. And of course, because of all the extra hours I'm putting in. I'm also thinking of bar-tending one night a week for some extra cash. We'll see. Typically with a poor economy, it is suggested you DON'T get a second job, unless it's highly lucrative because come tax season, you're screwed every which way, so like I said, we will see.
3/13/12
Chicken on the grill last night, put into a very yummy salad. It was really good. Yesterday was an easier day and even though it was a Monday, and I usually hate Mondays, I am so thankful for an easy day. Today will be hellish. I have a stupid meeting at 10, which means I'm now bringing Kayla to work at 1:30 so I don't have to bring Bella to the meeting, back to get David, turn around and head BACK to Providence, pick up Hayley on the way home, get Zach at 5:30, and be at work myself at 8 for the overnight. Home from work at 7 am Wednesday, meeting 11-1, and then work 3-10. Thursday will be easy because Salve is on Spring Break, and I have Fridays off again! I guess I'd rather have 2 busy days in the middle of the week and have restful weekends and Mondays.
I currently have my bedroom window open and the birds are chirping away. It's overcast and humid right now but I'm loving it because it makes it smell like spring/summer out there! And really, if I'm working and driving all day, I'd hate for it to be a beach day!
I'm hoping to squeeze in some tanning today. Have I mentioned how much I don't want to go to this meeting today? Oh well, the sooner I start my day, the sooner it'll be over. I read a Deepak tweet yesterday that said something like, we spend all our lives thinking about the past and the future, and so what we're living is a dream till enlightenment. Kind of depressing. I do spend an enormous amount of time thinking (worrying) about the future. When I actually get a minute, I will contemplate this more.
I finished A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Immigrants in Brooklyn did not have an easy time of it pre-WW1. I'm sure immigrants don't have an easy time of it, in any period, even today. Thankful to all my Irish ancestors and what they had to go through to get me to where I am today. Thankful for my French ancestry as well. Pretty wild to think about the different areas my ancestral tree branches started out and quite simply the fact that they could possibly even converge at all. Only in America!
Next up, I guess, will be A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Husseini author of The Kite Runner, as I'm STILL waiting for Scott to bring me Games of Thrones. I may just break down and buy it for my Kindle. I'm saving Stephen King's latest for my Kindle beach read. Thoroughly looking forward to reading my Kindle on the beach. No pages flipping around on you, no hand cramps trying to keep the book in a position so as to not leave a tan mark.
Best news?? Only TEN days till The Hunger Games!!! Can not wait!!!
I currently have my bedroom window open and the birds are chirping away. It's overcast and humid right now but I'm loving it because it makes it smell like spring/summer out there! And really, if I'm working and driving all day, I'd hate for it to be a beach day!
I'm hoping to squeeze in some tanning today. Have I mentioned how much I don't want to go to this meeting today? Oh well, the sooner I start my day, the sooner it'll be over. I read a Deepak tweet yesterday that said something like, we spend all our lives thinking about the past and the future, and so what we're living is a dream till enlightenment. Kind of depressing. I do spend an enormous amount of time thinking (worrying) about the future. When I actually get a minute, I will contemplate this more.
I finished A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Immigrants in Brooklyn did not have an easy time of it pre-WW1. I'm sure immigrants don't have an easy time of it, in any period, even today. Thankful to all my Irish ancestors and what they had to go through to get me to where I am today. Thankful for my French ancestry as well. Pretty wild to think about the different areas my ancestral tree branches started out and quite simply the fact that they could possibly even converge at all. Only in America!
Next up, I guess, will be A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Husseini author of The Kite Runner, as I'm STILL waiting for Scott to bring me Games of Thrones. I may just break down and buy it for my Kindle. I'm saving Stephen King's latest for my Kindle beach read. Thoroughly looking forward to reading my Kindle on the beach. No pages flipping around on you, no hand cramps trying to keep the book in a position so as to not leave a tan mark.
Best news?? Only TEN days till The Hunger Games!!! Can not wait!!!
Monday, March 12, 2012
3/12/12
Feels so nice to wear shorts and flip-flops! That stinking wind is gone now. It ruined two otherwise beautiful days. The birds are out, buds are budding, grass is turning green again and the days are getting longer!
I have to shave my legs, get my workout in, and then Bella and I are going to hang at the beach for a bit. Not sure how this will go down because she loves the water. I don't mind her playing in it but we have to be in NK for 3...I guess I will just bring her change of clothes.
I have to shave my legs, get my workout in, and then Bella and I are going to hang at the beach for a bit. Not sure how this will go down because she loves the water. I don't mind her playing in it but we have to be in NK for 3...I guess I will just bring her change of clothes.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
3/11/2
Crazy overtime this week!! At least I was able to spend most of the day with my husband today. Bella and I are hitting the beach tomorrow! It'll be sooooo nice!
Headed to bed. It's going to be an early start tomorrow.
Headed to bed. It's going to be an early start tomorrow.
Friday, March 09, 2012
Thursday, March 08, 2012
3/8/12
Not sure why my husband's side of the bed is always full of crumbs!! :)
This wind can stop at anytime. Geez. Talk about ruin a warm sunny day!! The buds are sprouting and I love seeing the daffodils getting ready to flower.
The "news" was a nightmare yesterday...a girl won $1,000,000 lottery AND still continued to collect welfare..."Well, I was expecting them to shut me off and they didn't!" Ummm, well you NEED to report it you lunatic. It says right in the contract that you signed. When asked if she thought she deserved this welfare money she said, "Well, yeah, kinda, because I don't have a job." Excuse me? So people like me are busting our asses to not get ahead so you can not work, have kids, play the lottery and win and you think you STILL deserve our help? "Well, it wasn't a million, it was like $700,000 because I took the lump sum and then it ended up to be about $500,000 after taxes." Oh, sorry, my mistake.
I also heard something come out of Sarah Palin's mouth that made me wish I'd have taken up sniper shooting as an elective...in her defense response of d-bag Rush Limbaugh, "those leftist wackos make fun of handicaps..." I stopped listening, with my mouth open in horror. Did she just say that? DID she just say that? This is not golf, you lunatic! Your baby boy is not a handicap. We do NOT call people with disabilities handicaps, cripples, retards. ARE YOU SERIOUS???
I am only going to say one thing about Kirk Cameron. Kirk has a right to his own opinions and should actually be admired for having the courage to say what those opinions are after being ASKED. If you don't want to hear my reply, don't ask the question! That being said, MY opinion is that I really wish people with such deep hatred of anyone or any group would stop using the Christian title. I love Jesus. How could one man who was so loving and kind and gentle attract so many lunatics? "Many will come in my name..." Rush, Kirk, Sarah...you are the people Jesus warned me about!
This wind can stop at anytime. Geez. Talk about ruin a warm sunny day!! The buds are sprouting and I love seeing the daffodils getting ready to flower.
The "news" was a nightmare yesterday...a girl won $1,000,000 lottery AND still continued to collect welfare..."Well, I was expecting them to shut me off and they didn't!" Ummm, well you NEED to report it you lunatic. It says right in the contract that you signed. When asked if she thought she deserved this welfare money she said, "Well, yeah, kinda, because I don't have a job." Excuse me? So people like me are busting our asses to not get ahead so you can not work, have kids, play the lottery and win and you think you STILL deserve our help? "Well, it wasn't a million, it was like $700,000 because I took the lump sum and then it ended up to be about $500,000 after taxes." Oh, sorry, my mistake.
I also heard something come out of Sarah Palin's mouth that made me wish I'd have taken up sniper shooting as an elective...in her defense response of d-bag Rush Limbaugh, "those leftist wackos make fun of handicaps..." I stopped listening, with my mouth open in horror. Did she just say that? DID she just say that? This is not golf, you lunatic! Your baby boy is not a handicap. We do NOT call people with disabilities handicaps, cripples, retards. ARE YOU SERIOUS???
I am only going to say one thing about Kirk Cameron. Kirk has a right to his own opinions and should actually be admired for having the courage to say what those opinions are after being ASKED. If you don't want to hear my reply, don't ask the question! That being said, MY opinion is that I really wish people with such deep hatred of anyone or any group would stop using the Christian title. I love Jesus. How could one man who was so loving and kind and gentle attract so many lunatics? "Many will come in my name..." Rush, Kirk, Sarah...you are the people Jesus warned me about!
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Tanning is My Drug
Michelle Obama can kiss my tan ass with her tanning tax. Bitch please. She can also take her mini size Happy Meal French fries and "apple" slices with her. I wouldn't call them apples because I found some abandoned ones in my car (thanks Bella) and they were rather too well-preserved to be real apples. What's unfortunate is that my kids and I would SHARE a Happy Meal when they were little and now the size of the fries doesn't make that an option. And here's a news flash...I don't go to McDonalds for a healthy meal! I go because sometimes life is shitty...effing ridiculous taxes, budget cuts, gold in my gas tank, and sometimes good old Ronald McDonald can make life better. Albeit briefly. As can Jack Daniels. But I digress.
My point is, fat people aren't fat because McDonalds exists. They're fat because they can buy Twinkies with foodstamps. Duh. See what I did there? I stereotyped all poor people as fat. I also stereotyed all fat people as Twinkie lovers, too! Just like she has with her healthy fast food... So basically all people (who aren't the first family of course) abuse their kids by pouring cokes and Happy Meals down their kids' throats because they aren't smart or energetic enough to cook from the four basic food groups.
Here's the deal...my husband and I work long hours at mentally stressful jobs, when I'm not at work, I watch Bella so my daughter can work long hours at a physically laborious job, so she can take care of her child (and still not make enough to move out on her own) I pay bills, I pay taxes, I READ to Bella every spare second I have that isn't spent on personal upkeep (working out/tanning, etc), I buy mostly all organic foods, we're college educated and if I want to buy my kid a flipping Happy Meal, it really is none of the goverment's, or anybody else's business! By the way, we're also insured, through no help from our government. If they were going to pay for my healthcare, then maybe I wouldn't complain about a tanning tax or a laughably sized Happy Meal.
Don't even get me started on the Republicans. Can we just have a common sense political party?
My point is, fat people aren't fat because McDonalds exists. They're fat because they can buy Twinkies with foodstamps. Duh. See what I did there? I stereotyped all poor people as fat. I also stereotyed all fat people as Twinkie lovers, too! Just like she has with her healthy fast food... So basically all people (who aren't the first family of course) abuse their kids by pouring cokes and Happy Meals down their kids' throats because they aren't smart or energetic enough to cook from the four basic food groups.
Here's the deal...my husband and I work long hours at mentally stressful jobs, when I'm not at work, I watch Bella so my daughter can work long hours at a physically laborious job, so she can take care of her child (and still not make enough to move out on her own) I pay bills, I pay taxes, I READ to Bella every spare second I have that isn't spent on personal upkeep (working out/tanning, etc), I buy mostly all organic foods, we're college educated and if I want to buy my kid a flipping Happy Meal, it really is none of the goverment's, or anybody else's business! By the way, we're also insured, through no help from our government. If they were going to pay for my healthcare, then maybe I wouldn't complain about a tanning tax or a laughably sized Happy Meal.
Don't even get me started on the Republicans. Can we just have a common sense political party?
3/7/12
I really wish I didn't agree to working today...I went through some off my clothes...underwear, socks, skirts...hopefully I can be all done that project by this weekend.
I'm going tanning today!!! I didn't go at all last week because I was so sick, then when I felt like it, of course my schedule couldn't accommodate it. Good news is I'm all done my paperwork so I don't have that looming over me tomorrow. I can actually enjoy the beautiful weather before I have to leave for Salve.
I'm going tanning today!!! I didn't go at all last week because I was so sick, then when I felt like it, of course my schedule couldn't accommodate it. Good news is I'm all done my paperwork so I don't have that looming over me tomorrow. I can actually enjoy the beautiful weather before I have to leave for Salve.
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Last Year
This week last year, Kayla started her new job! A year ago tomorrow actually! Bella had short hair and was cutting teeth. I had just returned to full-time status. We made some yummy cake pops. The golf team was gearing up for Zach.
Little did I know a month later, major vehicle issues would arise, as would an income tax pay-in from Hell, they would give me trouble about my mileage reimbursement, and I would be looking at a barebones skeleton crew at work for the rest of that year.
Well THIS week, we still have a barebones skeleton crew. I'm still working out. Bella has long hair now and is NOT teething! I'm overtime status, haha, as I can't even remember a week when I've had "regular" hours. My car is running pretty darn well and I hope it maintains.
Little did I know a month later, major vehicle issues would arise, as would an income tax pay-in from Hell, they would give me trouble about my mileage reimbursement, and I would be looking at a barebones skeleton crew at work for the rest of that year.
Well THIS week, we still have a barebones skeleton crew. I'm still working out. Bella has long hair now and is NOT teething! I'm overtime status, haha, as I can't even remember a week when I've had "regular" hours. My car is running pretty darn well and I hope it maintains.
3/6/12
Feeling better physically. I did a great ab workout yesterday. I've had no desire to use those muscles since I've been sick. I'm going to do one of my videos today. I'm hoping the workout and some good music will snap me out of my funk.
I need a beach day. I'm thinking Thursday will be the best opportunity for that. I'm now scheduled for 46 hours this week and next. Blah! Late nights every night this week. Last night, 7:30. Gone tonight. Tomorrow night, 10. Thursday night, 9. Friday, OFF!!
I need a beach day. I'm thinking Thursday will be the best opportunity for that. I'm now scheduled for 46 hours this week and next. Blah! Late nights every night this week. Last night, 7:30. Gone tonight. Tomorrow night, 10. Thursday night, 9. Friday, OFF!!
Monday, March 05, 2012
Ahhhhhhhh!
Sometimes her dolls fall down the staircase, take an unfortunate plunge out an attic window, or go for slide down the roof!
Break Time
Things are coming along nicely around here. Floors swept and mopped. Again. I need to get some shower cleaner. And some scented oil for my Glade plugins. Poor Bella is exhausted but I won't sit down long enough so she will take a nap. If I stop now, I will crash. It's too long of a day for me to crash this early! 45 hours this week and that is with me taking a shift off. 45 hours next week too! I am long overdue for a nice vacation!
3/5/12
I slept like crap!!! Up till midnight and awake every hour after till 4. Bella's had an early start as well, so hopefully an early nap for her. I won't be home till 7:45ish tonight. Blech!
I finished Rasputin's Daughter in one day. Good book!! I'm finishing A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. I'm about 1/2 way through. I started it before I got my Kindle and it kind of fell to the wayside, so I'm going to finish it before starting anything else on my list.
Work is incredibly WEIRD right now. Another house manager has stepped down. Another staff person in our house has quit...this one on their first real first day (not training). Crazy crazy crazy...soooooo, there may be some business opportunities on the horizon for me, whether I'm interested or not. We will see. Potentially, that would be almost doubling my paycheck. I haven't been interested in the slightest, since I've worked for the company, and I'm still really not interested in more duties and responsibilities, but the extra money would be nice.
I'm drinking a lovely cup of coffee and I'm going to get things picked up a little around here. It's not in terrible shape as I've done nothing but clean since everyone has been sick!! Just Bella's toys and of course, I have to sweep. Sweeping and mopping is a never-ending chore. Good thing I don't really mind it.
I finished Rasputin's Daughter in one day. Good book!! I'm finishing A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. I'm about 1/2 way through. I started it before I got my Kindle and it kind of fell to the wayside, so I'm going to finish it before starting anything else on my list.
Work is incredibly WEIRD right now. Another house manager has stepped down. Another staff person in our house has quit...this one on their first real first day (not training). Crazy crazy crazy...soooooo, there may be some business opportunities on the horizon for me, whether I'm interested or not. We will see. Potentially, that would be almost doubling my paycheck. I haven't been interested in the slightest, since I've worked for the company, and I'm still really not interested in more duties and responsibilities, but the extra money would be nice.
I'm drinking a lovely cup of coffee and I'm going to get things picked up a little around here. It's not in terrible shape as I've done nothing but clean since everyone has been sick!! Just Bella's toys and of course, I have to sweep. Sweeping and mopping is a never-ending chore. Good thing I don't really mind it.
Friday, March 02, 2012
Book List
Books on the Agenda
The Game of Thrones (books 1,2,3)
A Thousand Splendid Suns
Reading Lolita in Tehran
Pigs in Heaven
A Widow for One Year
Rasputin's Daughter
Until I Find You
Life of Pi
The Game of Thrones (books 1,2,3)
A Thousand Splendid Suns
Reading Lolita in Tehran
Pigs in Heaven
A Widow for One Year
Rasputin's Daughter
Until I Find You
Life of Pi
3/2/12
Ahhhhhhh, I'm wearing one of two new bras. Nothing is poking or pinching or all stretched out. And it was an interesting story. My husband and I shop at Kohls enough that they send email deals fairly regular. I usually ignore them and never thought of buying my bras there, as I have always bought my bras at Macy's, during their buy 2 get one free sale. Kohls had a similar sale, buy one get one half off, and I discovered they carried my brands AND I had an additional 15% off coupon code, plus there would be free shipping if you spent $50. It gets interesting because the total without the 15% off was like $58, with Free shipping. With the 15% off, it brought the total below $50 and then they added $8 for shipping!!! Uh, not really a deal. So I checked the clearance rack and found the most adorable Paul Frank pajamas for Bella, added them to my shopping cart...now this is the best part, by buying MORE, it brought my total down to $52! Still qualified for the free shipping and I got those $30 pjs for Bella for just about $3! Anyway, I ordered them over a week ago and I'm just glad I am finally wearing a new bra.
I'm slowly returning to the and of the living. My stomach still has its moments, and the cold (allergies?) that I was dealing with before the stomach bug is still lingering...draining mostly, causing a tickly throat, dry cough, head/nose/ear congestion and LOTS of sneezing!!
Just watched a depressing infomercial from Feed the Children regarding starving children in America. Grateful for what we have. I'm also grateful my husband and I are both the kind of people who would work several jobs each to make ends meet if we had to. I don't understand people who don't work who could or should be working. Spare me the "nobody's hiring" spiel. My husband and I would take second jobs at a fast food place if we had to! He, with his MBA and me with my BS. I would have another job if I wasnt watching Bella for Kayla so she can work full time. Anyway...feel bad for the kids who have to go without because of their parents.
I have to sit down after any kind of exertion this morning. I know I'm dehydrated and have had little food the last few days but whatever I seem to get into me comes right back out. Guess it's back to sipping some green tea.
I'm slowly returning to the and of the living. My stomach still has its moments, and the cold (allergies?) that I was dealing with before the stomach bug is still lingering...draining mostly, causing a tickly throat, dry cough, head/nose/ear congestion and LOTS of sneezing!!
Just watched a depressing infomercial from Feed the Children regarding starving children in America. Grateful for what we have. I'm also grateful my husband and I are both the kind of people who would work several jobs each to make ends meet if we had to. I don't understand people who don't work who could or should be working. Spare me the "nobody's hiring" spiel. My husband and I would take second jobs at a fast food place if we had to! He, with his MBA and me with my BS. I would have another job if I wasnt watching Bella for Kayla so she can work full time. Anyway...feel bad for the kids who have to go without because of their parents.
I have to sit down after any kind of exertion this morning. I know I'm dehydrated and have had little food the last few days but whatever I seem to get into me comes right back out. Guess it's back to sipping some green tea.
Thursday, March 01, 2012
3/1/12
So glad for March and SO glad that we didn't get any snow! There were some flakes but the melted on the rain soaked ground and then turned into all rain.
I found a quick way to drop some pesky pounds...severe intestinal virus. Feel like a new woman today but from 5:15 yesterday morning till 7:30 last night I was in great distress. Yes, that was how I spent my Leap Year...knew I hated that day for a reason! It has now gone through our entire household, so goodbye and good riddance. Highlights of the event were Zach wrapped up in his Yankee snuggie and couldn't get up fast enough...tons of blue raspberry slushy vomit everywhere! Oh well, bought him another day off from school, which he can't afford, but I can't send him till it's been 24 hours since he last puked. If other parents abided by the rule there may not be so much sickness around. What I hate most of all are the bizarre dreams and hallucinations. What a long day and night it was!
I'm currently nursing a 1/2 cup of coffee, as I chose wisely and had none yesterday but I had a headache from Hell because of it and I'm also drinking some green tea. Still not really feeling hungry yet.
I found a quick way to drop some pesky pounds...severe intestinal virus. Feel like a new woman today but from 5:15 yesterday morning till 7:30 last night I was in great distress. Yes, that was how I spent my Leap Year...knew I hated that day for a reason! It has now gone through our entire household, so goodbye and good riddance. Highlights of the event were Zach wrapped up in his Yankee snuggie and couldn't get up fast enough...tons of blue raspberry slushy vomit everywhere! Oh well, bought him another day off from school, which he can't afford, but I can't send him till it's been 24 hours since he last puked. If other parents abided by the rule there may not be so much sickness around. What I hate most of all are the bizarre dreams and hallucinations. What a long day and night it was!
I'm currently nursing a 1/2 cup of coffee, as I chose wisely and had none yesterday but I had a headache from Hell because of it and I'm also drinking some green tea. Still not really feeling hungry yet.
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