Sunday, May 31, 2009
Pictures
First birthday and Easter
I see this Aries face a lot!
On the completed swing set
Where's the food Mom?
I have you now Darth Vader!
Mother's Day
Hogle Zoo
With her baby. She is my babydoll girl, quite a change!
Opinions are like, well you know....
OK, so two things I need to just vent about before I go insane. Please realize, these are my opinions, I am sure you have your own and I respect that, hopefully the reverse is true.
First, what is the big deal with the President making good on a promise to his wife and taking her out for a date to New York? Honestly! There is uproar from the conservative quarter of how inappropriate it is, that he is wasting tax payers money, and that it seems very "un-Presidential". My response is that I am impressed that he keeps his promises, seeing as how the date with Michelle to Broadway was a promise to her he made during the campaign. He draws a salary and him going there is no different than Bush flying to Texas, or something similar. Third, I like a President who leads by example, he invests the time in his children, in his marriage, and most importantly in his job. He does an excellent job of balancing it all.
OK, moving on to something more disturbing. So today, in a house of Worship, in front of his family, a Doctor who happens to perform abortions, was gunned down and murdered by a pro-lifer. I never understand why they do this and how they fail to see the irony, or maybe the do not give a shit. How can you be pro-life and kill someone in cold blood?
First, what is the big deal with the President making good on a promise to his wife and taking her out for a date to New York? Honestly! There is uproar from the conservative quarter of how inappropriate it is, that he is wasting tax payers money, and that it seems very "un-Presidential". My response is that I am impressed that he keeps his promises, seeing as how the date with Michelle to Broadway was a promise to her he made during the campaign. He draws a salary and him going there is no different than Bush flying to Texas, or something similar. Third, I like a President who leads by example, he invests the time in his children, in his marriage, and most importantly in his job. He does an excellent job of balancing it all.
OK, moving on to something more disturbing. So today, in a house of Worship, in front of his family, a Doctor who happens to perform abortions, was gunned down and murdered by a pro-lifer. I never understand why they do this and how they fail to see the irony, or maybe the do not give a shit. How can you be pro-life and kill someone in cold blood?
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Where You Been?
I am sure you are all wondering where the hell I have been for the past few weeks. Sometimes I have wondered that myself. With that in mind, here is an update.
- I have been unemployed since 3/20/09. It was a decision we made based on the really shitty working environment (Boss swearing and yelling at employees, belittling, demoralizing, asking me to things that are illegal. Good times.) We are doing fine, fortunately for this fool hardy Libra I married someone who is excellent with money, so that really helped.
- I have LOVED the time off. I feel blessed and so fortunate to have the opportunity to spend the time with my youngest, and now the oldest is out of school tomorrow which only adds to the blessings. I have watched my youngest go from crawling to walking to running. She is now babbling constantly in her adorable language and I cannot describe the joy I feel in being a part of it. (There are days tho when the whining and having her attached to me all the time is quite annoying...no doubt about that). With my oldest she has been learning Irish dance and is doing very well and she had a narrator part in the Christian Education Sunday at our church so had to memorize and speak in front of the congregation. Before I left work, I would never get to see her dance at practice each week and watch her grow, or have enough time to help her memorize parts. The blessings abound!
- I have walked everyday, well almost everyday. I am up to between 4 -7.5 miles depending on the time I have available. I mostly take the baby with me, as she loves to be outside. I set a goal to exercise everyday, which I have achieved and as a result I have lost 14 pounds and feel great.
- Next week I am starting belly dance lessons.
- We went to the zoo. That was a great experience as we took my oldest out of school on a Wednesday - which was a surprise for her. We got to see the new Madagascar exhibit, kind of lame, but mostly enjoyed it as the weather was perfect, the animals were more active than I have seen in a long time, and it was not crowded at all. We decided to do it because she had done so well in school, with dance, and helping out with her sister. For her grades she had all "O's" for Outstanding, won an award for reading the most books in her entire charter school - both the elementary and middle (there is no high school yet), won an award for the best Dible score 233 with the average being 90, and took 2nd place in the school spelling bee. I am always amazed and in awe of her, she inspires me on so many levels.
- I have finished 12 books while I have been off. Most of them fiction, but I did manage to read "Art of War" again, which I love.
- I have applied for 27 jobs, been called to 9 interviews, no offers yet. I am not worrying about it yet as I know of many others who are not even having interviews.
- I had lunch with two great friends, had a day out with one of my oldest friends, and have talked on the phone with another overseas.
- I have reorganized all the closets and cupboards, I pulled all the weeds (today), helped my oldest clean her room donating 2 boxes to charity - now we need to rearrange it, and finally updated my iPod. The photo organizing is still on my to do list and I WILL get it done before I find a job.
- I finished out the regular season of TV shows and had some real cliffhangers (Criminal Minds, CSI NY, and Castle), some disappointments (Amazing Race and Dancing With The Stars - I would say American Idol, but I actually did not watch the whole season and think Adam is better off having not won). Now I am into my summer shows - Psych and Monk starting soon, the Bachelorette, Deadliest Warrior, and for my oldest "Wipeout". Yes, I watch too much TV...but would you believe me if I told you it is on merely for background noise most of the time?
So that is what I have been up to. Later this month I will be helping out with Vacation Bible School, attending the Irish Dance competition, ferrying kids to playdates and swim lessons, and holding down the fort while D goes to the WSOP tournament in Vegas. In July we are going on Vacation to Sun River, Oregon..I am really looking forward to that.
Hopefully I will have pictures up soon.
Oh, and that swing set my husband started last summer? It is finally finished as of today and it is awesome! He may be slow, but he is damn good and thorough.
- I have been unemployed since 3/20/09. It was a decision we made based on the really shitty working environment (Boss swearing and yelling at employees, belittling, demoralizing, asking me to things that are illegal. Good times.) We are doing fine, fortunately for this fool hardy Libra I married someone who is excellent with money, so that really helped.
- I have LOVED the time off. I feel blessed and so fortunate to have the opportunity to spend the time with my youngest, and now the oldest is out of school tomorrow which only adds to the blessings. I have watched my youngest go from crawling to walking to running. She is now babbling constantly in her adorable language and I cannot describe the joy I feel in being a part of it. (There are days tho when the whining and having her attached to me all the time is quite annoying...no doubt about that). With my oldest she has been learning Irish dance and is doing very well and she had a narrator part in the Christian Education Sunday at our church so had to memorize and speak in front of the congregation. Before I left work, I would never get to see her dance at practice each week and watch her grow, or have enough time to help her memorize parts. The blessings abound!
- I have walked everyday, well almost everyday. I am up to between 4 -7.5 miles depending on the time I have available. I mostly take the baby with me, as she loves to be outside. I set a goal to exercise everyday, which I have achieved and as a result I have lost 14 pounds and feel great.
- Next week I am starting belly dance lessons.
- We went to the zoo. That was a great experience as we took my oldest out of school on a Wednesday - which was a surprise for her. We got to see the new Madagascar exhibit, kind of lame, but mostly enjoyed it as the weather was perfect, the animals were more active than I have seen in a long time, and it was not crowded at all. We decided to do it because she had done so well in school, with dance, and helping out with her sister. For her grades she had all "O's" for Outstanding, won an award for reading the most books in her entire charter school - both the elementary and middle (there is no high school yet), won an award for the best Dible score 233 with the average being 90, and took 2nd place in the school spelling bee. I am always amazed and in awe of her, she inspires me on so many levels.
- I have finished 12 books while I have been off. Most of them fiction, but I did manage to read "Art of War" again, which I love.
- I have applied for 27 jobs, been called to 9 interviews, no offers yet. I am not worrying about it yet as I know of many others who are not even having interviews.
- I had lunch with two great friends, had a day out with one of my oldest friends, and have talked on the phone with another overseas.
- I have reorganized all the closets and cupboards, I pulled all the weeds (today), helped my oldest clean her room donating 2 boxes to charity - now we need to rearrange it, and finally updated my iPod. The photo organizing is still on my to do list and I WILL get it done before I find a job.
- I finished out the regular season of TV shows and had some real cliffhangers (Criminal Minds, CSI NY, and Castle), some disappointments (Amazing Race and Dancing With The Stars - I would say American Idol, but I actually did not watch the whole season and think Adam is better off having not won). Now I am into my summer shows - Psych and Monk starting soon, the Bachelorette, Deadliest Warrior, and for my oldest "Wipeout". Yes, I watch too much TV...but would you believe me if I told you it is on merely for background noise most of the time?
So that is what I have been up to. Later this month I will be helping out with Vacation Bible School, attending the Irish Dance competition, ferrying kids to playdates and swim lessons, and holding down the fort while D goes to the WSOP tournament in Vegas. In July we are going on Vacation to Sun River, Oregon..I am really looking forward to that.
Hopefully I will have pictures up soon.
Oh, and that swing set my husband started last summer? It is finally finished as of today and it is awesome! He may be slow, but he is damn good and thorough.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Merely a Flesh Wound
I am not sure what is happening with our Project Say Something group. I believe that most got to busy and forgot, I know I do not remember who's turn it is any longer. So, I am just starting over with my own question. If anyone posts it, I guess I know two things 1) they are playing along 2) they read my blog. = )
Tell us about your worst injury. (Yes, I picked it because I actually have one....pppfffttt!)
I was 5 years old and at my Uncle Dean's house hanging out with my cousins, when my aunt Marlene came home from the store with groceries. We all had to help get them out of the car, so out we all went to get them out of the trunk. Unbeknownest to me, the trunk was empty when I looked in, however my cousin Ronnie knew it was empty so he closed the lid...on my head! Everyone freaked out, they called my parents and my dad came and got me. He took me at light speed to McKay Dee where my mom was working and in to emergency room. I ended up with 20 stitches in my head, but I did get to dig through the box of goodies. I know have a huge scar running down my head from the top to the back. I would also say this injury explains my behavior quite nicely...hehe.
Tell us about your worst injury. (Yes, I picked it because I actually have one....pppfffttt!)
I was 5 years old and at my Uncle Dean's house hanging out with my cousins, when my aunt Marlene came home from the store with groceries. We all had to help get them out of the car, so out we all went to get them out of the trunk. Unbeknownest to me, the trunk was empty when I looked in, however my cousin Ronnie knew it was empty so he closed the lid...on my head! Everyone freaked out, they called my parents and my dad came and got me. He took me at light speed to McKay Dee where my mom was working and in to emergency room. I ended up with 20 stitches in my head, but I did get to dig through the box of goodies. I know have a huge scar running down my head from the top to the back. I would also say this injury explains my behavior quite nicely...hehe.
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