It's been awhile since I've made the effort to blog. I hate to procrastinate and make excuses, so I won't do it here. I really have no excuse, except for pure laziness.
Anyhow, today is the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! I am so glad because it seemed like every day it was getting harder and harder to get my oldest daughter out of bed and have her get ready to go. Frustration is a mild term to use describing how that MADE me feel. So anyway, my baby is finishing the second grade and they finished off the year with a swim party at a classmates house. I did not go because two grades, which of consist of two classes each, were attending and I really wasn't in the mood for the chaos or the mess. My oldest is finishing 5th grade and we sail on thru Jr. High to the 6th. It's a happy but sad time knowing that my kids are accomplishing something, but at the same time, growing up way too fast.
Many changes may be coming our way soon and ready or not, we will have to deal with them. I have made the decision, a little unwillingly, to look for a more steady job. At the moment, I have been babysitting at home and making ends meet between that and child support, and it's time to make an adjustment. Not only will I also have to find daycare or a sitter for my kids when there is no school, but lots of things will be different around here. I have been a stay at home mom now for over 3 years, and when you get into that one routine, it's hard to change it, but I think we will all somehow be able to adjust. I hope!
I am not sure what sort of occupation I really want, or what I can find, for that matter! I live in a rather small town, and finding something convenient......no nights, no weekends....may be a challenge. Also, being a single mother, it may also be a challenge to do all of this....manage a job, a house, kids and everything else....on my own! I am a pretty strong person, so I am sure I can do it, it's just to get my nerve up and do it.....wish me luck!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Surprise Surprise!
I can NOT believe that I finally voted for a winner on American Idol! I think I was truly shocked when they announced David Cook as the winner last nite. I was not expecting it at all, but I am very happy he did.
David Archuletta has a great voice and I knew from the beginning that he would go far (in the competition and in his career) He may just do much better with that since he didn't actually win the title. Good luck and best wishes to him in whatever path he chooses to take.
David Cook only became my choice after my original pick, Michael Johns, was eliminated. I think he had me hooked after he sang "Billy Jean" by Michael Jackson and did such an awesome job with it. I know that he will also go far careerwise and be very successful.
I wish all of them the best, even the others who didn't go very far.
David Archuletta has a great voice and I knew from the beginning that he would go far (in the competition and in his career) He may just do much better with that since he didn't actually win the title. Good luck and best wishes to him in whatever path he chooses to take.
David Cook only became my choice after my original pick, Michael Johns, was eliminated. I think he had me hooked after he sang "Billy Jean" by Michael Jackson and did such an awesome job with it. I know that he will also go far careerwise and be very successful.
I wish all of them the best, even the others who didn't go very far.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
David vs. David
I try not to get too 'into' American Idol and I'll tell you why. Every single year, my pick loses. It doesn't matter who I choose in the final 2, they never have made it. My most disappointing year was the one that Ruben Studdard beat out Clay Aiken. It just goes to show you that you don't have to win the title to succeed. I don't hear crap about Ruben.
Anyway, I am excited about the final 2 this year and I am so wanting David Cook to come out on top. Honestly, if he doesn't get it, I know he will go far with a very successful career ahead of him. I like the rocker edge that he has and the way he presents himself. A local radio station DJ mentioned yesterday morning that Cook presents himself as more of a celebrity than Archuletta, and I believe that to be true. Granted he's older, and much more mature, but it's all in the way you handle yourself. Don't get me wrong, the younger David can sing, I just find that he's boring.
Less than a week, and we'll know the outcome.....I wouldn't want to be in their shoes right now!
One last note.....last nights performance by Fantasia was horrible! I hope that all of the people who ever voted for her were sitting back with a look upon their faces such as Simons' when they panned the camera past his look of horror. I mean, goodness....it was a nightmare!
Anyway, I am excited about the final 2 this year and I am so wanting David Cook to come out on top. Honestly, if he doesn't get it, I know he will go far with a very successful career ahead of him. I like the rocker edge that he has and the way he presents himself. A local radio station DJ mentioned yesterday morning that Cook presents himself as more of a celebrity than Archuletta, and I believe that to be true. Granted he's older, and much more mature, but it's all in the way you handle yourself. Don't get me wrong, the younger David can sing, I just find that he's boring.
Less than a week, and we'll know the outcome.....I wouldn't want to be in their shoes right now!
One last note.....last nights performance by Fantasia was horrible! I hope that all of the people who ever voted for her were sitting back with a look upon their faces such as Simons' when they panned the camera past his look of horror. I mean, goodness....it was a nightmare!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
I Wonder......
I just finished watching The Bachelor. I watch it every season, because like most women, I have a tendency to like all the fairy tale/love/romance stuff. This season was great because our 'guy' was a gorgeous Brit who was everything any young girl dreams of in a man. Including this blogger. However, it's all just that....a dream. Let me explain.
If you are not familiar with "The Bachelor"....it's show that has a single guy looking for someone to marry. Throw 25 beautiful women into the mix and let him date/mingle with/smooch/mess around with them all, and at the end he makes his choice after eliminating many a tearful and broken hearted girl. I find the show to be fairly entertaining, although it has become pretty much predictable, I keep coming back for more. Monday begins a new show....this time, "The Bachelorette"....looking forward to it.
Dont' get me wrong, I really enjoy the show, or I would not be watching. I just have a few issues with it. First of all, I can't see where anyone can date a person (or two or three or four) for six short weeks and KNOW that this other human being is who you want to spend the rest of your life with. For anyone who doesn't know, I am divorced and I dated my ex husband for almost 5 years before we said "I do" and we still didn't make it. It took us 11 years and two children later to figure out that we didn't belong together, so the point I am trying to make is this: How can you want to marry someone you barely know and believe it can work??
I know, I know....years ago, in our grandparents day and even our parents, you rarely heard about divorce and for the most part, these older generations took the vow "Til death do us part" to heart. Most of them knew each other for a very short time and some even had arranged marriages but yet they still made it, no matter what. I applaud them and I admire them. When I said my vows, I meant every word and I never thought that I would be a statistic. I guess maybe that is how these folks feel also.
One thing that I don't think many people stop to realize is this: Marriage is a vow to stay in a committed monogamous relationship......FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!! That is a long time people......a very long time with the same person, day after day, year after year....in sickness and in health, for richer for poorer....blah blah blah! I read something from Dr. Phil once, that most people spend months and months planning a wedding. But when do they stop to plan their marriage? I dont' think many people do that. It's all about the glitz and the glamour of a big party with a huge fancy dress and more food than an Army could eat. But what happens when the party is over and the pictures start to fade? Hmmmm.....
I am not saying that anyone who is married won't last. I am not saying that I don't believe in marriage. I am not saying that everyone is destined to be divorced. What I am saying is that people need to sit down and think about what they are doing. Is this person someone I can wake up and go to bed with every single day until I die? Marriage is a lifelong commitment, not a joyride that you can just jump off of when the feeling hits you.
One day I would like to be married again.....I think! :) It's a scary thing that takes lots of work and effort and cannot be taken lightly. They say that second marriages have an even higher divorce rate than first marriages, so that thought really freaks me out. When I do decide (if ever) to take the plunge again, it won't be without lots of thought and considerations.
If you are not familiar with "The Bachelor"....it's show that has a single guy looking for someone to marry. Throw 25 beautiful women into the mix and let him date/mingle with/smooch/mess around with them all, and at the end he makes his choice after eliminating many a tearful and broken hearted girl. I find the show to be fairly entertaining, although it has become pretty much predictable, I keep coming back for more. Monday begins a new show....this time, "The Bachelorette"....looking forward to it.
Dont' get me wrong, I really enjoy the show, or I would not be watching. I just have a few issues with it. First of all, I can't see where anyone can date a person (or two or three or four) for six short weeks and KNOW that this other human being is who you want to spend the rest of your life with. For anyone who doesn't know, I am divorced and I dated my ex husband for almost 5 years before we said "I do" and we still didn't make it. It took us 11 years and two children later to figure out that we didn't belong together, so the point I am trying to make is this: How can you want to marry someone you barely know and believe it can work??
I know, I know....years ago, in our grandparents day and even our parents, you rarely heard about divorce and for the most part, these older generations took the vow "Til death do us part" to heart. Most of them knew each other for a very short time and some even had arranged marriages but yet they still made it, no matter what. I applaud them and I admire them. When I said my vows, I meant every word and I never thought that I would be a statistic. I guess maybe that is how these folks feel also.
One thing that I don't think many people stop to realize is this: Marriage is a vow to stay in a committed monogamous relationship......FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!! That is a long time people......a very long time with the same person, day after day, year after year....in sickness and in health, for richer for poorer....blah blah blah! I read something from Dr. Phil once, that most people spend months and months planning a wedding. But when do they stop to plan their marriage? I dont' think many people do that. It's all about the glitz and the glamour of a big party with a huge fancy dress and more food than an Army could eat. But what happens when the party is over and the pictures start to fade? Hmmmm.....
I am not saying that anyone who is married won't last. I am not saying that I don't believe in marriage. I am not saying that everyone is destined to be divorced. What I am saying is that people need to sit down and think about what they are doing. Is this person someone I can wake up and go to bed with every single day until I die? Marriage is a lifelong commitment, not a joyride that you can just jump off of when the feeling hits you.
One day I would like to be married again.....I think! :) It's a scary thing that takes lots of work and effort and cannot be taken lightly. They say that second marriages have an even higher divorce rate than first marriages, so that thought really freaks me out. When I do decide (if ever) to take the plunge again, it won't be without lots of thought and considerations.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
The Top 3
Last nights American Idol was no surprise! I was waiting for Jason to go.....or Syesha, whichever. I am pretty sure she'll be gone next week, because the 2 Davids pretty much have it together.
I heard a discussion on the radio today about the younger of the Davids and I agreed with it, for the most part. It was mentioned that his shock and innocence, although believable, don't make them any less annoying. I have to agree. Yes, he's a tad on the shy side, and from what I can tell, still a little immature.....(to me he doesn't look a day older than 12) but he can sing. That is the whole point to the show.
As for Mr. Cook.....he's got it in the bag. I'm not saying he's definitely the winner, but he does have a nice career ahead of him, that's for sure.
I can't wait until it's over.........
I heard a discussion on the radio today about the younger of the Davids and I agreed with it, for the most part. It was mentioned that his shock and innocence, although believable, don't make them any less annoying. I have to agree. Yes, he's a tad on the shy side, and from what I can tell, still a little immature.....(to me he doesn't look a day older than 12) but he can sing. That is the whole point to the show.
As for Mr. Cook.....he's got it in the bag. I'm not saying he's definitely the winner, but he does have a nice career ahead of him, that's for sure.
I can't wait until it's over.........
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Tuesday Ramblings
I have been away from the computer. Not very far away, but not enough time spent thinking up blog subjects. So I guess I am here to ramble today in order to even post. I completed my last month on NaBloPoMo and I am still there, and do intend to continue blogging there, but life just gets in the way sometimes.
This past weekend, I had a stomach virus of some sort and that sorta put a damper on my Saturday and part of Sunday, but I am feeling back to my old self again, thankfully. Yesterday I went on a field trip with my youngest daughter. If you like spicy food and enjoy adding some flavor to certain meals, then you have heard of Tobasco. The Tobasco factory is located about an hour or so from the town where I live.....at Avery Island. We toured the plant and then went to Jungle Gardens which is adjacent to the factory. Everything there was beautiful, and we saw some baby alligators, lots of growing bamboo and tons of birds. The weather was very nice and surprisingly cool for a day in May. We really enjoyed ourselves. I didn't bring my camera....I know, Iknow, shame on me! But, it needs a few setting adjustments, and I never got around to doing that, and we were late leaving, so I just left it behind. Anyway, we had a good time.
Well, it's back to reality and I am home doing a little work around here. I can NOT believe that we only have about 2 1/2 weeks left until school is out for summer. I am really looking forward to it, but part of me is shocked that it's almost over already.
Ok, time to stop playing around, and get some things accomplished....... :)
This past weekend, I had a stomach virus of some sort and that sorta put a damper on my Saturday and part of Sunday, but I am feeling back to my old self again, thankfully. Yesterday I went on a field trip with my youngest daughter. If you like spicy food and enjoy adding some flavor to certain meals, then you have heard of Tobasco. The Tobasco factory is located about an hour or so from the town where I live.....at Avery Island. We toured the plant and then went to Jungle Gardens which is adjacent to the factory. Everything there was beautiful, and we saw some baby alligators, lots of growing bamboo and tons of birds. The weather was very nice and surprisingly cool for a day in May. We really enjoyed ourselves. I didn't bring my camera....I know, Iknow, shame on me! But, it needs a few setting adjustments, and I never got around to doing that, and we were late leaving, so I just left it behind. Anyway, we had a good time.
Well, it's back to reality and I am home doing a little work around here. I can NOT believe that we only have about 2 1/2 weeks left until school is out for summer. I am really looking forward to it, but part of me is shocked that it's almost over already.
Ok, time to stop playing around, and get some things accomplished....... :)
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