Twitterings

• 08:37 Baby Girl woke us up at 5:30am!! She was so excited about Muffins with Mom at her school (PTO event). Urrgh. #
• 12:15 @TheVille Ha, ha, ha, girl, I was about to email you too about all that restraint you were showing the world. #
• 12:18 I am feeling so tired and lazy. I need to workout today, but need motivation. Where is the latest issue of Victoria's Secret?? Not suicidal. #
• 20:12 At Coaches Pub in Midtown. Heading to the Tavern. #

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• 10:17 Workout - Only 20 minutes on bike. Busy, busy day. Maybe I can workout tonight. #
• 10:23 At PTO meeting. Multiple events this week. Great! #
• 17:13 Took the Last Episode to his music class and now waiting for Baby Girl to get out of twirling. I am tired. I am still hoping to workout. #

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• 11:55 Workout - Walked two miles and did 8 mins abs, 8 mins arms, and 8 mins buns. Yeap, the DVD is called 8 Minutes. Ha, ha! #
• 12:01 @beingkatie Here is the Amazon link tinyurl.com/45q6n5 It is ok, it goes pretty fast. #

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• 10:10 I am recovering from last night. It was fun, but tiring. #
• 10:11 @emmiegrn What?! He must have nothing else going on! Good for you PTO mom!! #
• 10:14 @cybertoad Man, I am prematurely gray, hereditary, so I have seen white hairs in my head since I was 25! #
• 10:15 @MishMish Good for you guys!! #
• 10:15 @TheVille Best wishes! I hope she is doing great. #
• 10:18 @MishMish You promise?? - return to the land of tweets & filckr & friends & all of my favorite things. #
• 22:17 Just saw Run Fatboy Run. It was a cute, feel good, movie. #

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Yippie

Yay Me!! I finally upgraded to a new template. I am still trying to tweak it, but it is working, so I am happy. It's the little things in life that make me smile!

Twitterings

• 11:51 @TheVille Please do. I hope she is doing well. #
• 11:52 Workout - 30 minutes bike; 30 minutes elliptical; crunches, leg-lifts, and push-ups. #
• 16:19 Anyone at the UH/UAB game? #
• 17:39 Hanging out with Delta Upsilons at the UH game and feeling OLD!! #
• 20:59 Ended up seeing one of the old skool brothers. OMG that was so much fun! Brought back a million memories. #

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UH vs. UAB Game

I attended the UH vs. UAB game. My friend Mark invited me to attend the Delta Upsilon tailgating pre-game party. I had not hung out with the guys in ages, but since my horoscope said for me to try new things, I decided to go. I had fun even though the guys kept calling me MA'AM. Yeap, I felt old. On the plus side, I did see one of old-skool brothers; I guy that I hung out with back in the day. It was so much fun to see him again after almost 15 years. I guess I am old!

Twitterings

• 11:08 Workout - 45 minutes strength training. #
• 15:09 Trying to locate a really cute UH shirt for the game tomorrow. Any ideas? #

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• 09:50 Workout-Ran 1 hr. 4.75 miles. I did not even want to run this morning, but the BEST runs are the ones that you talk yourself into. Amazing! #
• 14:15 At the doctors for a check-up. Yippie me! #
• 15:21 I am still sitting here, an hour later, at the doctor's office waiting to be seen. Crap! #
• 16:48 Two hours! It took me two hours to finally be seen and leave the doctor's office. #
• 16:49 Rushing Baby Girl to Twirling class. #
• 17:00 Oh yeah, forgot, I really, really, HATE the scale at the doctor's office. I took everything off, except my clothes and I am still big. Sucks #

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• 09:06 I think it's amazing how my brain can recall lyrics from a song I have not heard in 10 yrs, but have no idea where I put the TV remote. #
• 13:38 Workout - 30 mins stationary bike; 30 mins elliptical; crunches, push-ups, leg lifts. #
• 13:42 I am an idiot! I drove all the way into town and the store doesn't have what I wanted. They NEVER did!! I looked at someone else's catalog. #
• 13:58 Ended up having lunch at Freebirds. #
• 16:41 Starting to paint the faux cemetery fence for Halloween. #

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• 02:25 Attended Tiara HH and Milly's Bday at Shadowbar. Awesome night!! #
• 09:11 Tired. Need to go to the store and buy toilet paper. Where does it go? It just seems to disappear. #
• 09:11 @daysies Happy Birthday Girl!! #
• 11:33 Ironic...on my way to p/u toilet paper I came across two full rolls just thrown on the street! Weird. #
• 14:49 Hey, what is going on with the Texans??...come on guys!! #
• 15:01 Boo, hoo, why Texans, why, must you hurt us so bad?! #
• 16:00 @daysies I am so jealous!! I LOVE WICKED. I have seen it three times, and all three times there is something different. I am so there in 09. #

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Saturday Night Fun

On Saturday I attended the Houston Tiara's Happy Hour at Mak Chin's. It was a lot of fun. I so enjoy going out and meeting new people (yeah, that makes me sound like a dork, but it's true).

Anyway, I left my tiara in the car so I ended up bumming off tiaras for the pics.



After the Happy Hour we headed to Shadowbar for my girl Milly's bday party.

Twitterings

• 12:31 Workout - Walked to the playgroung, to the used bookstore, and then to Pappas BBQ. #
• 12:34 @TheVille Sorry, missed the marrying part. Well, good luck to you and Joe. I am holding out for Kevin who will turn 21 in Nov. #

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• 12:54 @Kymberlie Which one?? I need a drink. #
• 12:56 Workout - Ran 45 minutes. Yes, I am a slacker this week. #
• 12:57 Had lunch with MishMish. We need to get together more. Thanks for meeting me! #
• 21:23 Just watched The Ex-List. It is just like Earl, but with super good looking guys. #
• 22:12 @TheVille He is kinda saving himself for marriage - yawn, so I don't know what you will do with him once you snag him. #

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• 08:41 Why does my kid think is fun to un-stick every single Post-it? #
• 12:26 Workout - 40 mins strength training. I am slacking today! #

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• 11:39 I worked out today!! It has been two long guilt-ridden days. #
• 11:41 @sandrafdzh Of course I called the cops, but they refused to set up a barricade and search cars! #
• 11:47 I am turning over a new leaf. I am going to try nice for a while! Do not be afraid. #
• 16:23 My daughter was supposed to be at a friend's house until 5:30, but was dropped off early b/c of fighting. There goes my nap. #
• 17:28 Baby Girl does not seem to remember how the fight got started. The other girl said it was a "happy fight". Hey! I have those all the time. #
• 17:29 @christinebpc Funny! I thought it looked familiar. #

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• 08:04 There was a beep..beep..beep that started at 6am. It was coming from outside. JR wanted me to call the cops, yeah, what do I tell them? #
• 08:05 @king_phil 140 characters. Get with the program!! #
• 08:07 @sandrafdzh decide?? #
• 09:56 Like always I am letting stupid things affect me. #
• 13:33 You go girl!! Do not burn any bridges, you don't know when you might need a FREE locksmith. #
• 17:34 A mom's job is never done. Drove Baby Girl to twirling. Traffic was horrible. #
• 17:35 Haven't worked out today, hopefully I can get it in by the end of the day. #

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Feel Like Crying

Why do I always let the stupid, insignificant stuff affect me?
Today I took The Sequel to his weekly Kindermusik class. This was his second class, because everything was kinda shaken up after Ike. During the first week, he went into the room, but did not participate. This week he refused to go in! The class started and the teacher was nice enough to leave the door open. When things got a little loud the teacher told The Sequel that he had to decide whether he was staying out or coming in. Anyway, when I closed the door I felt like shit. I felt judged my the parents that were in the hall waiting for their perfect children to finish their class. I literary felt like sobbing. I know it is stupid to feel like that, but I just do.

Know The Sequel says he wants to go back to gymnastics. Last Spring I pay the Registration Fee (yes, all these places have a registration fee! PLUS the monthly fees) and the tuition for TWO months. All he did was sit by me.

Part of me is telling me to leave him alone, but the other part of my brain feels that he needs to be out with other children his age. He needs to learn teamwork, participation, waiting your turn, and listening to instructions. I am frustrated with this kid. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Twitterings

• 11:21 Just went to the TUTS Leading Lady breakfast. I love it!! #
• 11:26 We learned the choreography for Chicago's All That Jazz. How much fun. AND I got to keep my pink boa. #

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Photo stolen from the TUTS newsletter!

Twitterings

• 23:51 Watched the worst movie EVER - The Fountain with Hugh Jackman. Whatever! #
• 12:12 Trying to clean up around here. It is amazing how quickly everything gets extra messy. #
• 13:05 @TheVille Yeah!! The Texans are winning for once, well, we will see how long that lasts. Go Texans!!! #

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• 00:11 At BLVD having a great time. #
• 10:47 I am DEAD tired. I shouldn't had drank so much, but I was only less than a mile from my house, so why not! Oh yeah, the headache. #
• 10:48 @sandrafdzh Girl. I need to see you soon. How are you? #
• 10:49 @MishMish Hey lady, are you back at work? We need to reschedule lunch. #
• 14:24 Just got my Entergy electric bill, not happy. The billing date is from 8/20 to 9/20 and I didn't get power until the 19th! Check your bill! #
• 14:28 @MishMish Let me know what works best. I am out Mon. But any other day would be good. How about Fri? #
• 18:25 I am bumpy! Why, why mosquitoes must you like me so much?!! #

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Friday Night Fun

Went to Brio for a MNO and the headed to BLVD. Fun, good times.

Twitterings

• 13:55 Workout - 30 mins bike, 30 mins elliptical; push ups, crunches, and leg lifts. #
• 13:56 Just saw a Charter truck down the street, I am keeping my fingers crossed. #
• 14:48 I am back online!! This rocks. Thanks Sprint for the good times. #
• 15:09 With the whole internet development I completely forgot about picking up Baby Girl from school. I reached her school by 3:05. I suck. #
• 22:42 FNF Yippie me. Out and about, having me some fun!! #

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• 09:48 Workout - Ran one hour (4.5 miles). It is such a pretty day out.? #
• 13:25 Taking The Last Episode to his 1st year check up. #

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• 10:09 I really have to keep an eye on the kids. I am afraid The Sequel will harm the baby. He just gets so angry when he touches something of his. #
• 15:59 Does anyone think that bringing back Knight Rider is a good idea? I say it is canceled after the 1st season. #

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• 11:27 Workout - 40 mins weight training, 20 mins aerobics. Leg is still bothering me. #
• 14:49 1-I don't understand this-we already have power, but for some reason there is a clean up crew cutting trees that don't even need cutting!! #
• 14:52 2-Wouldn't their time/effort be better spent cutting trees and cleaning up where power hasn't been restored? #
• 17:43 What is up with the millions of mosquitos trying to eat me? It was around noon and I could see tons of those little devils flying around me! #

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• 08:05 I am dead. I usually look up injury and disease symptoms on the internet, what am I to do now? #
• 12:20 At Tommy Bahama enjoying some lunch. Yumm. #
• 15:01 Almost forgot, Workout - 20 mins bike and 20 mins eliptical. Some crunches, leg lifts, and push-ups. Quick since I had to take The Seque ... #
• 15:03 I don't know what to do about The Sequel, he refuses to participate in his Kindermusik class. I look like an idiot jumping aroung w/out him. #
• 18:17 Someone swiped the table and chair I had set up in my driveway so I could comfortably steal wifi from one of my neighbors. WTF? Cops cam ... #
• 21:02 Am I the only person in the world that didn't know that Favre was now a Jet? Sports and I don't mix well. #

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Cute Bag

My super cute Lululemon bag. Just bought me a running bra that looks more like a swim top.

Twitterings

• 10:30 Workout - 4.5 mile run; crunches, push-ups, leg lifts. #
• 13:09 I am SO missing the internet right now! Yes people, contrary to what some believe some of us are still without our basic necessities. #
• 17:37 Spoke to Charter (internet company) and they say that they have no idea when my internet will be up and running again. #
• 18:16 I love the new PC commercials. #
• 22:08 Did I mention that I am really, really, missing the internet right now? I have no idea what I did with my time before the online world. #

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• 19:17 Today the Last Episode turned one. Where does the time go? #

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• 14:35 Yippie me, we have power!! #
• 19:53 Workout - Ran 2 miles; sprinted 1 mile; walked 1 mile. #

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Clean Up

The clean up crew picking up debris from the neighborhood.

Twitterings

• 11:17 Workout - Ran for one hour 4.5 miles. #
• 12:09 I am so glad I got my new phone when I did or else I would be bored out of my mind. #
• 14:17 Thought about drying my hair today, but the dryer uses 1875 watts. I guess I am going shopping with wet hair. #
• 17:22 Sporadic light service. Drove to 59 on 1960 and it seems that every other block is out. #
• 22:15 Four houses in my neighborhood have power. I am so jealous. #

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Video - The crew working

Crews Working Around Neighborhood

I really hope we get our light up soon.

Twitterings

• 10:04 I am having Facebook withdrawal. I need a fix quick. #
• 12:56 The end is near, there is a line to get in at Taco Bell! Someone save us. #
• 21:20 The school will reopen on Monday IF the the school has power by 2:00pm on Friday afternoon. I will keep my fingers crossed. #
• 21:21 I have been eating like a crazy woman today. I need to run tomorrow. #

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• 08:59 Trying to keep my chin up. Our power plants were completely demolished so we are back to almost 4 weeks w/out power. Sigh. #
• 10:57 Workout - Ran 3.5 miles and walked 1 mile at the track. I might have to unplug the firge to plug in the eliptical ;) #
• 11:00 Thank you to all those that have emailed or text me to see how we are doing. I really appreciate it. #
• 12:18 As John was waiting for gas, Jason's Deli gave him two bags of chicken noodle soup and a BOX of Baklava. A box!!! There goes the diet. ;) #
• 22:45 Ventured out to eat. The lines were pretty scary everywhere we went. Finally settled for Chinese food at Taipei. At least I didn't have ... #

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• 08:56 Workout - One hour running. Crunches and push-ups. #
• 11:48 We might not be getting power for 2 to 4 weeks, great! #
• 14:19 I am so missing the internet right now. #

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• 09:10 Second morning no lights. Last night was not as bad as I though it would be. #ike #
• 22:19 Drove to Brenham, just needed to get out and get a cold drink. On the way back found a Home Depot with generators. Yippie, we can watc ... #

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• 03:32 Can't sleep. Trees are rattling in the wind. The noise of things hitting the house is too much to take. #ike #
• 03:43 Favorite quote so far "If your house is creaking it doesn't mean it's falling apart" - Frank KPRC #ike #
• 08:55 Still alive. So far, water leaking in from air vent in attic. There are trees everywhere. Lost power at 3:45am. #ike #
• 13:59 Still without power. Rain finally letting up. #ike #
• 20:13 Eating by candlelight, how romantic! #ike #

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• 14:17 Posting a little late - Workout 55 minute run at 7:15 this morning. #
• 14:19 Friday Night Fun keeps getting moved around. Right now is set up for 5pm at Fox and Hound. Why Ike, why, why!! #
• 14:27 I don't know what else to move from outside. I guess we are done! I really hope things do not turn out so bad. I'll be thinking of you all. #
• 14:42 @sandrafdzh I am sure you will do fine! Have not seen you in a while, how are you? #
• 14:43 @MishMish You are so good! #
• 17:27 FNF Ike Happy Hour moved to the Fox and Hound The Woodlands. Come have a drink before the storm. #
• 19:56 Still at the Fox and Hound waiting for the storm. Pretty packed considering. #ike #
• 21:42 Just picked up the kids and heading home. The wind is blowing, people are walking around the neighborhood. I will keep my fingers crossed. #

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• 08:59 I can not believe that 9/11 has been foreshadowed by freakin' Ike! Let's remember people!!! #
• 09:01 @beingkatie It is hectic up here too. There is a line at ALL the gas stations near my home. #
• 10:39 I will just write this week off as crappy! FNFN might be canceled due to Hurricane Ike. I desperately need a drink!! #
• 10:50 Just found out classes at CISD are canceled for tomorrow. Doesn't the Hurricane get here Saturday?? #
• 14:34 Chaos. I-45 across The Woodlands Mall is a parking lot. Traffic is hardly moving. #
• 17:12 CISD released the kids from school early today; the only problem is that parents were not notified. I am glad I showed up early. #
• 17:14 Workout - 30 minutes elliptical; 30 minutes stationary bike; push-ups and crunches. #
• 17:17 FNF - Friday Night Fun - Moved to Baker Street Pub in The Woodlands at 6pm. Hopefully it will not be too bad tomorrow night. #
• 19:00 Traffic is still crazy. From The Woodlands Mall to 1488, an usual less than 10 minute drive, is now taking close to one hour!!! #
• 19:01 @TheVille Ha, ha, love it! Where can I get me some of those!!! #

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• 14:33 I am completely pissed off that facebook keeps freezing up on me. Fuckers! #
• 14:34 @emmiegrn Congrats!! Do NOT want to top that, I am ok with my three! #

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• 10:57 I am at the first PTO meeting. We need some excitement in here. #
• 11:58 I will try not to, but someone needs to kick it up a bit. Ha, ha! #
• 12:16 Fuckers, I dropped my car off TWO hours ago and they have not even started on it! Fuckers. #
• 12:40 Got my car back. The sequel has a Kindemusik class at 1pm. Currently at Wendy's grabbing a quick lunch. #
• 13:24 The cards are stacked against me! After I wolfed down a burger in 5 min and drove to Kindermusik I come to find out the class was canceled. #
• 15:37 Picked up Baby Girl from school and we are back at the tire place. They are being so nice, maybe they read my Twitt. #

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• 10:43 Workout - Running 60 minutes! Discovered there isn't a Amy Winehouse song I don't like! Is that a double negative? Ok, I like ALL her songs. #
• 10:55 I am getting ready to ship my first order to South Africa. Adding a fifth continent to the list of shipping places - priceless!! #
• 12:06 You are trying to kill me! Ok, how about mon. Or wed of next week? #
• 15:02 I might have caught something. My guts are churning and twisting, great! #
• 16:45 I need to get organized. I am surrounded by chaos. #
• 21:22 The baby fell asleep in my arms. I had forgotten how good that feels. #
• 23:18 LOVE Chelsea Lately, but hate her Deep Inside Hollywood segments. They are just not funny. I wonder if she knows that. #

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• 12:50 Went grocery shopping. Also, Ulta has the TIGI shampoos and conditioners for $3.99!! There is a 4 bottle limit, so I will be going back. #
• 17:33 Saddest sight ever - a lonely love bug! How sad! #
• 17:35 Workout - Stationary bike 30 mins; elliptical 30 mins; push-ups; sit-ups, and crunches. #
• 19:40 Watched The Hole in The Wall - Surprisingly entertaining. #

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• 10:37 Workout - Ran for 60 minutes. Push-ups and crunches. #
• 15:05 Just got The Last Episode his first haircut. Sniff, sniff, he looks like a little boy now. #

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The Last Episode's First Haircut!!!

Little buddy got his first haircut today. It is always a sad day since after the cut they stop looking like little babies and start looking like little boys. I am so sad, sniff, sniff, where does the time go?? He will be one in a couple of weeks, time really does go by fast.


The Before Picture


During the Haircut


The After Picture

Twitterings

• 10:48 Yeah! I finally got me a new phone. I am now the proud owner of a HTC Mogul. I rock, ok, someone text me! #
• 12:34 My first mobile twitt. I feel special. #
• 12:36 @MishMish We need to set up lunch soon!! #
• 13:43 Have not worked out today, for some reason I am ok with that. #
• 13:44 Wondering where the lead singer for Maroon 5 is hanging out right now. They will be in concert right across the street from my house 2night #
• 13:44 @sandrafdzh maybe muscle? I hate that crap too! #
• 18:06 My daughter keeps asking me for my old phone. She thinks it will work. Why does she want a cell phone so bad? #
• 21:13 I don't know what possessed me to go to a Chinese buffet. Yuck! and I am WAY too old to be fetching my own food. Will NOT happen again. #

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I am SO 21st Century!!

Yay Me! I just got me a HTC Mogul. I was just looking for a phone with a full key board and wi-fi, I did not think I was going to find one, but I did and did not have to switch carriers either!

Twitterings

• 11:16 Workout - Ran for 55 minutes. Why 55 minutes? because I changed my routine an started cramping. #
• 15:26 I completely forgot my mom's bday. I need to run out and get her something fast...crap! How could I forget?? #
• 19:18 Ok, got her a jade necklace. A jade little elephant, it is kinda for good luck. I suck as a daughter. #

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• 09:17 Someone please tell John that black does NOT go with everything! #
• 10:34 Workout - 40 min Strength Training and 20 min Elliptical. #
• 14:39 Heading to the mall with the kiddos - yippie (yeah, right). #
• 20:02 How long does it take for a 7 year-old to pick something out from Libby Lu? Fifteen long freaking minutes and she ends up with hair glitter. #
• 21:57 Pat is reading all the Twitts and postings about the RNC. I might not be voting this year #
• 22:58 I just heard Palin being described as a GILF - G = Grandma. My jaw dropped open. MEN!!! #

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• 16:27 Attended Mr. Dover's funeral. So sad. #
• 19:33 Walked 2 miles today. Had thought about not exercising today, but needed to clear my head. #

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Rest in Peace Mr. Dover

I hate funerals; well I don’t really hate them. I just hate the fact that you get a heavy dose of reality. Death is something that you can not talk your way out of, you can not cry and hope someone lets you off, you can not beg, plead, or hope. It WILL happen. You are just sitting there one day surrounded by your friends and family and the next day you are not. You are dead and the world did not stop moving, it did not even slow down! There are no changes except that you have ceased to exist, erased from the world. The only people that knew you were even here are your children, family, and friends. To everyone else in the world your life and death did not mean anything and pretty soon, to your future generations you will not mean anything either. It is just so sad how someone’s life has so little meaning in the context of the world.

Twitterings

• 08:54 The movie The Science of Sleep is one of the weirdest movies ever! #
• 08:57 @cybertoad so you DID get a new puppy! #
• 08:58 @dsilverman I thought Gustav was not getting here till Wed. or so, huh. Well, have a great Labor Day Off! #
• 09:05 Love hanging out with my little buddy - The Last Episode - he is just too cute! #
• 09:47 I love when people remember me from way back when. It makes me happy. Yes, I am such a dork like that!! #
• 11:26 Workout - 30 min. stationary bike; 10 min. push-ups, sit-ups, leg lifts, plank; and 30 min. elliptical. #
• 11:26 Thinking about linking facebook and twitter. #
• 11:37 Just testing to see if it linked correctly ;) #
• 16:55 Played tennis. Man this is wonderful weather we are having, too bad there is a hurricane attached to it. #
• 22:23 Just found out McCain was born in Panama! #

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• 08:41 Ran for one-hour eight-minutes! #
• 09:22 Still trying to get my postings to show up on the blog. Huh. #
• 12:56 Just found out I am addicted to Mini Bite Sized Oreos. Yumm! #
• 14:32 Rare, rare, rare - at home watching tv. #
• 14:59 For some reason I just can't stop eating. #
• 17:24 Watching HDNET Movie Previews - Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist and Role Models seem like really funny movies. #
• 22:17 Got some ice cream, ok, custard, from Culver's, yummy!!! I will watch what I eat tomorrow ;) #

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• 12:06 Yippie, I might be getting my posts to show up on blogger. Maybe. I will find out tonight! #
• 08:41 Ran for one-hour eight-minutes! #
• 09:22 Still trying to get my postings to show up on the blog. Huh. #

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Women and Their Need for Boys

I am so completely angry! The following story twisted my guts.

Egyptian Woman Gives Birth to Septuplets

I just can not believe that in today’s day and age women still feel that they have to have male children. It is so sad. On top of that she would jeopardize her family’s financial well being to bring to earth seven more children. I really hope that whatever incentive she would be receiving by having male heirs would be enough to now be responsible for ten kids. But, I am way more angry at the fact that she used the phrase “Let God's will prevail” after deciding NOT to do an abortion to get rid of some of the babies, but failed to say the same thing before starting fertility treatments!

Busy Friday

I went out to meet some of Houston's Hip Mamas at Davenport and then headed to a friend's birthday party at The Drake. The night was a lot of fun!





Can not wait until next Friday!!

Pics from South Padre

We had a blast! We rented a place that was right on the water. The kids really enjoyed playing on the sand and flying their kites. Ahhh, can not wait to do it again.






Check out her hair. Man, she went crazy trying to catch a fish!


A rare moment.

Finally on Vacation

Yippie us, finally after getting everything figured out we are enjoying some down time in South Padre Island. More details to follow stay tuned!

You are Special, but Not THAT Special

Just in case you did not know – you are NOT the only person in the whole entire world with your name! There is something retarded in having a name like John Smith and thinking that you are the only person in Facebook with that name, by the way, there are thousands. So, when you sign up for Facebook you have to include a picture!

Thanks and have a great day.

I AM ODD

I just figured out I am one of those odd people. The other day I was looking for a transcript and ran across some phonebooks (you know, the ones that you WROTE someone’s phone number on). I decided that it would be a good idea to see if anyone popped up in MySpace or Classmates. Some people from my past did, so I decided to email them and say “hello!”

Even though everyone that I contacted said “hi!” back, I still feel a little odd. Why do I keep all my old phonebooks and letters? Why do I have the need to reach out? I have had a fun life and hope that everyone that was with me at the time feels the same way, but does that mean that 15 years from now these people want to hear from me?

Yes, you are right, I need to give up and only search for people I currently know. That is going to be hard and will take a little getting used to, but it beats being that weird girl that doesn’t let go of things.

By the way, I do welcome odd people, so if anyone from my past knows me please email me, don't be shy, I would love to hear from you!

Love Me, Love My Doll - Creepy

I pride myself in being an open minded individual. I think that people have the right to live their life however they see fit, but nothing, and I mean NOTHING, could prepare me for the BBC America Reveals - Love Me, Love My Doll program. My mouth remained opened in disbelief throughout the whole show.

The 60-minute episode was about people, well, better said, men that have “relationships” with dolls. You know those real looking, life size dolls that cost thousands of dollars. When I say “relationship” I mean that these men actually think that they are having a boyfriend/girlfriend type of relationship with the doll. Some of them have actually given up dating, like one guy said “organic” women to pursuit, is pursuit the right word here?, cohabitating with dolls! One guy even went as far as to take family pictures with his plastic, perfectly proportioned, girlfriend.

I saw Lars and the Real Girl a couple of months back and thought that the movie a little kooky. The flick deals with a guy that buys a doll and lives with it until he meets a real girl. I guess the movie idea had to come from somewhere. Man, I have seen it all now.

By the way I LOVE the BBC’s Reveals series. It is kinda like FX, but with real people.

My Adventures in Plastic Surgery

If you guys ever want your self esteem to go way down go see a plastic surgeon. Why would anyone want that? I dunno, but this doctor completely ripped my rose color glasses off my face and proceeded to beat me up while I was desperately looking for them.

I have been loosing weight lately, but after having three kids your body just does not look like it is supposed to. I am thinking of having the surgery next summer and thought that it would be a good idea to go and see several doctors and have all my questions answered.

Anyway, back to my story. There is absolutely no way to look cute in that room. Fluorescent lighting does not do anyone any good! Secondly, you are given a paper robe and tiny mesh underwear that is many sizes too big. The doctor comes in and quickly removes the robe. Why the robe is there, I don’t know, maybe to let you keep a small piece of dignity. The doctor pretty much has his way with you, he puts his hands all over your body and NOT those feel good places either! He squashes your boobies for you to see what they will look like after surgery. He then makes you lie down and with all his might pull every fatty, pump or is it the lumps? down to show you what changes you can expect after he is done with you.

At some point I asked the doctor what the chances were of me being able to get an implant rather than getting a breast lift and he replies “with the massive sagging…” All I could say was “I don’t think I will EVER be able to be naked in front of anyone again”. He replies “No, do not worry, we see naked people all the time”. “No, I don’t mean that, I just don’t think I could ever show my saggy titties to anyone again!”

If that was not all, his female assistant is standing right there taking notes and looking at you! The stomping on the self esteem does not end there, once the consult is over the assistant takes pictures of you in the most embarrassing poses ever. She takes the befores and those pics are all I will forever see while trying to strike a sexy pose in bed.

No dinner, no cash, I had never felt so used before. All I could do was gather what little dignity I had left, put my clothes on, and walk out of that room with my head held high.

Out and About

Fun night. I meet up with some of my college buddies and we headed to a UH Hispanic Association revival meeting at Open City. It was fun to see some people that I had not see in years. After Open City and dinner we headed to Zeppelin where we enjoyed some good old fashion shaking. Good times.

Momacation

I just got back from my momacation to Boston. I visited my last place of employment, it was really nice to see some of my old coworkers again. It reminded me that I really, really, miss having a job. I miss the birthdays, happy hours, and get-togethers. I am a people person - don't you all just hate when someone says that?! - so I miss the everyday people interaction. Anyway, back to my momacation. I also had dinner with some friends, that was nice. On the weekend I did some driving and sightseeing in New Hampshire. I LOVE IT!! I had completely forgotten how nice the weather is this time of year and how absolutely crisp the sky looks. If I ever win the lotto - don't jinx me - I will buy a little bitty summer house in New England. Ahh, wishing.

Update

Wow, it thought updating this thing would be fast and easy, but like usual I am incredibly busy, so it might take me a little longer than expected.

Hey Guys!

Wow, it has been a while, but I think I am ready to start this puppy back up again. I will be redoing the blog - new colors, top pic, and side, so stay tuned.

March Update – Part 2

March 11-15
On Sunday morning we left Pensacola Beach and headed to Orlando. The drive was pleasant but we discovered that our daughter does not share our “Is not the destination is the journey” attitude. “Mom, can I watch a movie?” “No, Baby Girl you have never been here before so why don’t you look out the window?” She replies “It is all trees, I have already seen them before” “Ok, you can watch a movie”.

We arrived at our hotel and checked in. One of the things we did for this trip was choose hotels that were a little more economical, like the Marriott’s Residence Inn - still not cheap, but cheaper than a full service Marriott. I don’t think we will ever do that again. Anyway, the next day I got sick and decided to save my energy for Magic Kingdom, so JR took the kids across the street to Sea World. I got a much needed rest.

The next day we headed to Magic Kingdom, something I will never do again during Spring Break. The park was packed. Crazy people were waiting an hour and thirty minutes - 1:30!! to ride the Big Mountain Thunder Railroad!! The ride is only 90 seconds long. I just love the Fast Pass feature because without it I don’t think we would have gotten on any of the rides.

On Wednesday we had tickets to see the Astros play the Braves in Kissimmee. I loved it. The players and the action are so close. It is a lot quainter than going to Minute Maid Park; it reminded me of community theatre. Hey!! There is a Panamenian on the team this year, his name is Carlos Lee. So, if you guys go to Minute Maid Park and see a crazy lady waving a Panamenian flag you all know it is me.

On Thursday we packed our bags and made our way to Miami, FL. Our hotel was in Coconut Grove, ok, for my Massachusetts friends – Coconut Grove is where 95 ends. Wow, I thought that was cool. I honestly did not like Miami at all. I don’t know whether it had to do with me getting my finger smashed by the car door or the hotel, but I just did not like it. The one good thing was that my awesome purses did get recognized, something that never happens in Houston.

To be continued…

March Update – PART 1

Ok, I have been a bad blogger. I did not realize how long it has been until Greg emailed me and told me he missed me (ok, not exactly those words, but I knew what he meant)…thanks Greg.

March has been kinda crazy, the kids have been sick; I have been sick and busy with the sick kids, so all around a lot of fun. Something fun that did come out in March was Harrison’s bday – he had a fabulous car party, and Spring Break.

Vacations are always fun, we are a little crazy when it comes to planning because we usually come up with an idea and a couple of hours later everything is booked and we are ready to go, even though it might be months before we actually leave. Our vacation process works like this…”JR I really want to see Wicked again, but I do not want to see it in Houston again” “You know, wouldn’t it be awesome to go to London!” “Yes, Chica it would be great” So we start researching, London was a little too cold for me in March. So I find out that Wicked is in Miami during Baby Girl’s Spring Break. That is perfect weather!! At the same time JR tells me that the Astros’ Spring Training is in Kissimmee, just down the street from Miami. So everything is set, we will drive to Miami and stop along the way!!

March 9 – March 11
That was early release day for Baby Girl, and also Character Book Day, which I think should be another post all together, but I will tell you guys about it here. Anyway Character Book Day is when all the kids get to dress up as a character from a book and parade around the school carrying the book where they are from. Baby Girl went dressed up as Belle from Beauty and The Beast. I think it is the craziest thing that the kids get to dress up on a random day, but not on Halloween!!

The day was slow going. We were supposed to be packed and ready to go by noon, but it did not happen like that. We did not actually leave our house to close to 3pm. Our first stop was Pensacola Beach, FL. I don’t know what happened but the trip took forever. We are a driving family. We have driven to Boston, Panama City Beach, and Las Vegas from Houston, so a trip to Pensacola should be nothing. Maybe we were just so ready to get there, but the trip seemed like an eternity. Oh, yes, I almost forgot. It was The Sequels first huge car trip. I don’t know whether he got car sick or just felt like puking, but he would just open his mouth and stuff would come out. Since it was dark I could not see where the chunks landed so by the time we got to Pensacola my pants were covered in puke!

Pensacola Beach was a little cold. My laying on the sand sipping a frozen drink did not happen. The kids did have fun on the pool. The beach looked amazing. That night we went for a drive and (JR will be upset that I am mentioning this) our car got stuck in the sand. It took us two hours, a tow truck, and $60 to get us out. I think it is those moments that make a vacation memorable. I mean any one can go to Pensacola, but how many people get two hours to think of different ways to get a car out of the sand? Those are laughs no one else has.

To be continued…

Yippie for Me!

I finally and I mean FINALLY broke down and got myself a new camera. I have been wanting an SLR for a while now, but for some reason or another never got around to getting one. My G5 is getting slow and taking pictures of the kids with that camera has been hard - by the time the camera focuses the kids are a mile down the road! Do not get me wrong the G5 has been amazing, but it was time for a change. Anyway, Ritz was running a special - No tax, No shipping, and a $50 GC! Wow, I could not resist!!

I put the $50 GC to good use. I got me another lens and a memory card.

Since we will be going on vacation for Spring Break I can not wait to use it. The camera is super fast and I have actually seen open eyes!! None of those weird expressions - eyes and mouth half open looks, man this is going to be fun.

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Hey guys, Happy Valentine's Day!!

Isn't this necklace awesome? It is called Melting Love. I love it.


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Much Love, Chica

Grammy Awards

The only things notable about the ceremony were the horrendous sound system and the announcement that Scarlett Johansson has decided to become a singer. I really think that the Grammy Awards is not the place to make such announcements especially in front of actual singers that have worked very hard to get where they are.

I have never really liked Scarlett as a matter of fact I consider her an overrated actress, she always has the same lost look on her face. I don’t know what people rave about.

Anyway, about her singing career, I don’t know what kind of music she will sing or if she is with a band or single, all I know is that is a bad idea. Just because she woke up one day completely bored and decided to give music a try does not make her a singer. I don’t know, I guess she always has her acting career to fall back on.

Mother Nature You Are Going Down

I am kicking Mother Nature’s ass as soon as I get a hold of her. How dare you Mother Nature?!! How dare you give me hopes that it will be nice and warm and take that away from me overnight? I slept last night in shorts and a t-shirt, no socks, no flannel two-piece pajamas that keep getting bunched up on my upper arm or leg. This morning I woke up searching for socks, you suck!

My brown skin is starting to loose its natural healthy glow, I am looking pasty and chalky. I am starting to get whiter than the checkout line at Ann Taylor. That just ain't right. Mother Nature you are going down!

Baby News

I went to the Dr’s yesterday. It was my first baby appointment and for some reason I made it at 9AM in the morning, which would have been fine for a regular appointment, but not for one when you are going to meet a doctor for the first time, specially since we were are going to get intimate kinda fast. I was worried especially at 8am when I saw myself in the mirror and noticed that I had not groomed myself in a long, long time, I mean there is really has been no reason to, I mean JR and I have been married for so long that he no longer cares how it looks down there. He is happy just being near it.

Anyway, I did not want to do anything drastic, but for some forsaken reason I could not find the grooming scissors (my house has been at such a disarray that I am lucky to find anything) and I refuse to do anything with the razor, I just did not want that fresh cut look, I wanted the doctor to think that I maintain myself. I finally found the scissors and went to work taking just a little off the top and sides, like I said nothing too drastic just a “cared for look”.

Forty-five minutes later we were on our way to the Docs. After they get all the pertinent information they tell me to take my pants and underwear off, see, we get close kinda fast (I was just glad that I had laid out a nice pair of underwear and socks the night before). When JR saw me he definitely noticed the difference a little trim makes. The Doc says that I am due around September 18 and gave us this first picture of our unborn child, I present to you “The Last Episode”.

Did it Stop Raining?

Last week I went to lunch with Elaine. It was kinda funny that I have putting off having lunch with her until it stopped raining; I really hate cold weather and really detest cold weather and rain. Anyway, after planning we decided to meet on Wednesday, a whole 36 hours after it stopped raining, I just thought that it would be nice and dry by then, but that was not the case. When I woke up it was dark and dreary outside, yuck. We were destined to meet in the rain.

We had a really nice lunch, her treat!! Thanks Elaine. On the way out she said that I looked like it was 30 degrees outside. I don’t know what the deal is with me, but I have been freezing to death. Yes, I know it is only 40 or 50 outside, but I am really, really cold. I don’t know if it is because I am pregnant (The Last Episode on the way, but that is another post all together) or maybe there is something really wrong with me. I keep telling JR that we need to move to a warmer climate. I can just imagine me telling people that the reason I now live in the Florida Keys is because it is just too cold in Houston.

How are things with you guys anyway? Yes, I keep telling myself that I need to blog more and I do think of interesting stuff to think about, but never really get around to doing it. I thought of writing a synopsis of my daily going-ons, but thought that to be too boring. Or maybe some of you might find it interesting that I actually started cleaning the upstairs, used to be exercise room, now business control center. The room was to the point that I could not walk in there. I was really bugging me and I decided to do something about it.

Tomorrow you ask – I might enlighten you all with some laundry, I am using the new Gain Joyful Expressions detergent. Sometimes, you just need a little change.

Drug Issues Already?!!

The best time to catch up with your current events is when you are standing near the checkout counter waiting to be rung up. How else are you going to find out that Britney’s publicity pics have to be touched up because she looks like crap in every other magazine you open? Or what Brad and Angie are up to?

Anyway, as I am standing there I read that Paula Abdul has a drug problem. Not at all weird since a couple of seasons ago we were told that she spiked her coke with adult beverages. I mean, after having to listen to some really bad singers an addition is pretty understandable.

This season I had not seen signs of the “problem” until tonight. Did anyone else notice how weird she was behaving? And the fact that she had to leave early because of “family issues”? The whole thing was weird, and honestly I did not like the new Paula. She was as obnoxious as Simon!! That is just not good.

American Idol Dreams

American Idol is getting inside my head and inside my dreams. I think it is kinda funny and hope I am not the only person this happens to, but don’t you think you sound so much better after hearing all those poor souls on TV? I find myself singing louder than usual and I actually think I sound good. Then I stop and realize that those delusions are what drive thousands of people to seek stardom on American Idol. I better be glad I no longer qualify or else I would be one of those fools on the tube.

Anyway, last night I had my first ever American Idol dream. I dreamt that I was one of the finalists – I saw myself on stage and all made up (I looked marvelous!) – and guess what song I was singing? Guess? I was actually singing George Michael’s Last Christmas. I don’t think I was going to win with that one. I do like the song, ok, I like it a lot and I am sad the radio stations only play it around Christmas, but I don’t think I could win American Idol with that song alone.

I do have a bone to pick with AI. I just don’t like the way they make people feel bad for the way they look. Ok, I can understand bad fashion sense, or bad hair, and being totally off on the make-up application, but to make fun of someone’s appearance, something they can not change, it is totally wrong!! Two thumbs way down to AI in that department. Booooo.

Woo, Hoo!!

Oh, Yeah! American Idol is Back!

Where is Chica?

I am so very glad that I did not make any New Year resolutions this year because I would of broke them all by now. One of my resolutions every year is to blog more frequently and as you can see I would have failed miserably! And do not even get me started on the eating better and exercise resolution.

Where have I been you ask? Well, I am hanging out, enjoying my days as an unemployed woman. I have been trying to connect with old friends and I am in the process of making some new ones, who knew that making friends could be so difficult, is worst than dating! (at least with a date you get a free meal). I have been going out to lunch, quiet frequently (which would have blown my “stop eating out so much” resolution), and trying to meet people. I don’t know, how do people make friends now days? Maybe I should put out a personal ad. I am laughing now just thinking about it.

Ok, so I am jobless. The question I get asked everyday is, how does it feel? Well, it really feels like a phantom pain, you know like someone that looses an arm or a leg, they still feel the sensation of the limb, but when they look it is not there. Well, that is exactly how it feels. I still feel the job around me, like if there is something that I am forgetting to do. It is so weird not to have to be attached to my phone all the time.

Ok, guys just wanted to say hi! I promise to be around more of ten in 2007. Well, ok, you guys all know how I am about resolutions ;)

Hello 2007!!

What I am Thinking Right Now…

As of 5:00 CST I am not longer employed. I will not panic, I am not hyperventilating. I will be ok. Ok, Chica calm down, you did the right thing girl. You just could not be up every night at 3am. You are doing what is best. I need money – you still have two checks coming, do NOT panic. What am I going to do when I want to go shopping? Do I need to show JR all receipts? Ok, calm down, it will be ok, you have some savings, so you can use that if you need to. You can always sell everything you own on eBay.

I am kinda freaking out right now. I have not been unemployed since I was 14!!! Back in 95 when I was in school I was not gainfully employed, but I did have a full time non-paying internship. So, this is going to be fun. Crap!

Smells Like…

vomit all over my house!! The Sequel started throwing up last night, so we decided to have him sleep with us that way we could keep an eye on him. He kept waking up, every couple of hours, and making gagging noises, so JR would pick him up and take him to the sink. He was not as quick as I would have liked since gradually the whole bed was covered with towels. Later, in the wee hours of the morning JR decided that he was not going to get any sleep and took The Sequel to the home office. Yeap, you guessed it, it smells in there too. While that was happening I did manage to get a couple of hours of sleep. Eventually JR and TS came back up and the fun continued.

In the morning, all I hear is the desperate pitter patter of Baby Girl’s feet trying to make their way to bathroom, great!!

The clothes causalities were many; I think we all changed a couple of times throughout the night. The house has a funky sour milk smell to it and every so often I step on something wet and not recognizable. Wonderful. It is going to be a long Febreze day.

Christmas Gift

JR gave me this awesome pair of Chanel (6026B) sunglasses for Christmas. Yippie me, but I might not be keeping them since I was hoping for the more laid back (this one has a sparkling Swarovski crystals startburst design on each temple) Chanel 4126 design. I will keep you guys posted.

Season's Greetings

Merry

Christmas

Christmas Get-Together

Come out and celebrate with us.

When: Friday, December 22.
Where: Warren's (218 Travis St. Downtown Houston)
Time: Around 6pm
Bring: A $15 generic gift if you would like to participate in the White Elephant gift exchange.

Woo, hoo. See you guys soon.
Chica

Early Christmas Gift

I just wanted to share my early Christmas gift with you guys. I could not resist. I actually fell in love and wanted the Gucci cruise line tote (same, but with a white trim and a white scarf), but could not find it anywhere (summer line). So, I got this one. I love it. The only problem is that it is so BIG. I need to buy things to put in it. I usually only carry around my cell phone, keys, and card wallet, so this is a change. Merry Christmas to me!!

Life Update

Hey guys, I have been missing you all. Life has been crazy, I have been extremely busy, but that is all about to change since my last day at work is the 29th!! I am excited and kinda scared at the same time, but know that it is for the best.

The business has been doing incredibly well. I am actually pretty proud of myself, it has been a learning experience and of course I still have a lot to learn.

The year is almost over, wow, it has just flown by. It seems that the older I get the faster the world spins. I hope you guys have a great Christmas accompanied by your families and friends. We are actually hosting Christmas dinner at the house (yes, a lot of work) so it will be nice to see everyone and not have to drive to get there.

The kids are doing well and making me feel old. After Baby Girl opened one of the toys she got in her school’s Christmas (the word Halloween could not be uttered, but there was a huge Christmas celebration, which of course I organized) goodie bag, she looked at me and said “Mom, do you like my pretty bracelet?” I said, yes, and told her that is was not a bracelet, but something called a Slinky. We had a lot of fun trying to make it walk down the stairs.

Welcome to the World Emma!

Little Emma made her way into the world on Sunday morning. I am so excited for her parents Hanna and Michael. Congrats guys.

Hanna, welcome to motherhood.

Calling all Handbag Lovers

I know I have not blogged in forever, I am sorry. I just poked my head here to share an AWESONE site with you guys. It is called Bag Borrow or Steal. You can pretty much RENT a designer bag!! Or you can buy one of the gently used bags on the “Outlet”. Check it out. See, see, I do think of you guys.

To Leave or Not To Leave

I need your advice…I am contemplating quitting my job. Life has gotten really hectic now days. I am busy 24/7, it has gotten to the point that I can not keep up with the house or everyday responsibilities. My house looks like a war zone most of the time.

Early this year I started my own business, my very own LLC, yippie for me. Every thing is going well with it and would love to be able to spend real; I mean real time, not a couple of hours here and there, doing things to promote the business.

My company - the paying job - has been going through a lot of changes. A month ago 50 people were laid off. Part of me would like be laid off, because I would have more of a “their loss” attitude. If I have to quit I think I will regret it somewhat. I think I will cry for a week. I have been there for seven years.

JR says he will support my decision, but I feel like me not working or “pulling my own weight” will be an issue. I feel like I will have to justify my very expensive taste or that I would have to ask him for permission to buy something. I know that the issue WILL come up and that will have me running to the nearest McDonald to flip some burgers!

I am so confused right now. I also feel that I will never be to get another job. Someone help! Ok, if any of you out there have gone through this let me know how it turned out – and make it a happy ending. Just kidding. I just really want to know about the transition between bread winner to bread beggar.

Headed for Divorce

Did we have any bets on how long Britney and K-Fed’s marriage would last? I think someone somewhere owes me lunch.

That must suck, ok, not only was she married to a backup dancer for two years, but she has two kids by that man. They are going to have to see each other for the rest of their lives. How much fun is that?! And their youngest kid is only two months old. Crap.

Warning – eBay Scam

On Sunday night my auctions ended and as I was in the process of emailing invoices, the second the auctions ended, I got an email sent through eBay telling me that they wanted to buy my product and if it was still for sale.

Now, I never, ever click on the “response now” link on the eBay messages without checking the auction number on the message first. I did that, and the number was a bogus one.

The same thing happened again when I was uploading auction items!

I guess those scammers know you are so busy, caught up with eBaying, that you will most likely not check the link before clicking on it.

Beware – if they get your eBay log on they can get your PayPal info.

Be careful.

**This has been a public service announcement, we now return you to your regular scheduled program.

Sewing Chica

Baby Girl’s school celebrated the 50s today. The kids were allowed to dress up in poodle skirts, leather jackets, and rolled up pants (they can not dress up for Halloween, but putting on a 50s outfit a week before is ok – go figure). Going to the store and buying a skirt already made would have been too easy a task, so I decided to bust out my sewing machine and make one.

I had not sewn anything in ages. When BG was born I made her crib set and drapes, and I also made her her first Halloween costume. Aside from that I can not remember the last time I used the machine. I have always been jealous of people that can sew anything in a moments notice, I guess that is why I am a fan of Project Runway, but I always tell people, when asked about my sewing hobby, that I only sew on cotton and only straight lines.

Anyway, the skirt turned out really, really cute. I won’t be trying out for Project Runway any time soon, but I looking forward to getting into sewing again. I am making BG an outfit to wear on Halloween day to school since she can not wear her costume, keep your fingers crossed for me.

Someone Give Me Money

I received this email today, do people still fall for this?!

DAN WATKINS
More options 10:23 am (6 hours ago)
FROM AUDITOR Dan Watkins
HEAD OF AUDITING DEPARTMENT
IN A BANK

Hello
Sir/Madam,

My name is Dan Watkins, a senior staff and executive of a
bank here in Scotland, United Kingdom.I have only written to seek your
indulgence and assistance.

I wish to make a transfer involving a huge
amount.I am proposing to make this transfer to a designated bank
account of your choice. Thus,
for your indulgence and support, I
propose an offer of 25% of the total
amount to be yours after the
transfer has been successfully concluded.

Kindly reply me stating your interest, and I shall furnish you with the
details and necessary proceedure with which to make the transfer.

I anxiously await your response. Thanks and Godbless.

Sincerely yours,

Dan Watkins

A dead give away was the "HEAD OF AUDITING DEPARTMENT
IN A BANK"...If they are lying anyway why not use a real bank name. What are these people thinking?

No Halloween - Part 2

I was asked why I thought that Christianity was behind the banning of Halloween -

Well, the reason Christianity is behind banning Halloween is because, I live in an area that is very conservative. Plus, the Principal said “some people’s religions” and there are not many religions I can pick from around here.

Let me start by saying that I love all people. If you are Christian that is your belief and that is ok, more power to you, but why does Halloween need to be taken out of school because some, very few, people think its evil?

There should be separation of church and state, the religious feelings of one group should have nothing to do with Halloween, since it is not a religion and there are no beliefs attach to it. I think the parents of those kids who are against dressing up should keep their kids at home on that day. I plan to do just that if we can not have a little party at Baby Girl’s school on that day. I will keep her home and have her run around with her costume on all day. We can count candy or her spelling as the day goes on…a learning day, I say.

How would we feel if girls had to wear head scarves, or only skirts, because someone felt it was the "right" way to live? Where do we draw the line? Who is the school district listening to?

Ok, I can understand if the school district did not want ANY celebrations at the school, but why are they only cutting Halloween? Doesn't Valentine's Day make a big mess (I don't know why the Christian population hasn't gotten against that one too "the lovers" holiday and all, ok, I better not give them any ideas)? Plus, they have countless other celebrations on the schedule for this year.

We all grew up dressing up for Halloween and enjoying the festivities at school. It just does not seem right that the kids can not do that now. Plus, I don’t know that any of my friends became devil worshipers or witches just because they enjoyed a little Halloween.

Not finished yet…

No Halloween

I am outraged!! I went to Baby Girl’s PTO meeting this morning and was informed that Conroe Independent School District would not be observing Halloween this year. My jaw dropped.

I know I live in a pretty conservative area, but I could not believe that now they want to take Halloween away from my child! As soon as I heard the news I raised my hand. “Is it a school thing or where is this coming from?” I asked. I was told that it was a CISD rule and that it was decided given some people’s religious backgrounds. My question is – since when did Halloween become a religion?! The last time I checked the kids dressed up, had a party at school, and walked around with a bucket for candy. What is going on?!!

Ok, I don’t know what is going on. I feel discriminated against for speaking out. I feel like the word “Halloween” has become as controversial as “Illegal Immigrant”. Halloween is awesome; the kids dress up in their favorite outfit and walk around getting candy, what can be greater than that? It is a kid day, a great AMERICAN tradition. I enjoyed it and I want my kids to enjoy it without feeling like it is taboo - something wrong they can not talk about or enjoy at school.

CISD has been pissing me off for a while. For all of you that don’t know CISD rents its buildings out to churches on the weekends so they can hold their gathering there. They have always help the community out in that way, ok, I must say, the Christian community. I have always wanted to call and say I was Muslim, Jewish, or Baha'i to see if they would be as “nice and accommodating”.

Ok, I know I am off on a tangent, but I am really pissed. I ended up talking to the Principal after the meeting, she was very politically correct and said that she could not stop me from dressing my child however I wanted that day. She also said that it was up to the teacher to decide whether she wanted to have a little party on that day. Immediately I went to BGs classroom where the teacher informed me that she “did not like Halloween”, but if the parents wanted to have a little party she was ok with that. What is not to like?!!!

To be continued…

Updated

Ok, I think I have updated my sidebar. If I missed anyone please email me and let me know. I updated the links, tv,loves, and added Cayman Islands to my 43 Places. I also took out the "Reading" section. I have realized that I am more of a couch potato reader, so I did not see the point of keeping the title up for months at a time.

Oh, yes, I have also added some new and exciting (see, I am advertising for some of you guys) links, so go check them out.

Much Love,
Chica

Buyer Beware

I was at Sam’s yesterday and decided to pick up some cookies. When I was in the cookie aisle I had to choose between my favorites the Keebler cookie pack (chocolate chip, m&m cookies, sandies, and iced animal) or the 100 Calorie Packs (Chips Ahoy and Oreos). I must of not had been thinking straight because I decided to get the box of 24 100 calorie packs.

I must say that it was not a hard decision to make. I thought, I need to loose weight, cut my calorie consumption, and need to get involved with more vegetables and fruits. To tell the truth I am a bad dessert eater. I do ok with food, but I need to have something sweet after I eat, I don’t know what it is but I am addicted to sugar. The fact that the whole box of 24 100 calories packs weighed 0.5 oz should have given me a clue they were not going to satisfy my sweet tooth.

As JR is loading the items into the car he notices the lightness of the package and tells me that he thinks I got taken because I bought some air in a box. I tell him that I think that each pack just has one cookie. Anyway, I get home, have lunch, and then it hits me, I need some sugar. I go over the box and grab a pack of the Chips Ahoy. I sit down to enjoy my cookie and nothing. Nothing happens, no sugary rush going to by brain telling me I am happy. No burst of energy. No nirvana experience. I was just sitting there eating some crispy things that provided no emotions.

Needless to say, money wasted, oh, Baby Girl does have some friends that are always asking for a snack. What a better way to get them off my back forever!