And what I can't say in a letter....

Traffic was terrible today. But at least being stuck in my car gave me a good opportunity to have my own personal Air Supply concert. And can I just say that I was awesome! I even tried to give myself a standing ovation, but I can't really do that when I'm constantly slamming on my brakes.

Last night The Princess and I had dinner with M. And dinner was FANTASTIC! My steak was absolutely perfectly cooked. Like to the exact second! It was so yummy and I ate way too much. The crab legs were super good. Then we played Scattergories. It was fun. All in all it was a great night. The Princess and M seemed to get along great. That makes me happy!!

Ooh, so this is paradise.....

It's rainy out. But I'm wearing capri's. Because I'm ready for warmer weather and summer clothes. I need to make time to switch over my wardrobe. This weekend!!

Last night I banged my elbow on my nightstand. Hard. And it hurts. But it's been about 2 weeks since I've injured myself due to klutziness, so I was past due. In better news, I'm pretty sure today my hair is eligible for federal disaster status. I think I will apply for a FEMA loan to fix it.

You should know that I don't need nothin' that money can buy.......

Monday.....I had an excellent weekend. On Friday night I played Scrabble with D2 & M. It was fun to hang out with D2, and I'm glad that I can hang out with 2 of the most important people in my life at the same time. That makes me happy!!

After that scrabble game, we went back to M's and played another game. I'm not going to use the fact that I was super plastered as an excuse to losing. I was getting beat so horribly that I actually resigned the game. M was up by about 200 points after 5 turns and I couldn't put together more than 3 letter words. And now I know better than to accept a scrabble challenge after several drinks because all the tiles look the same. I shall never make that mistake again!!

Saturday M attempted to teach me to play cribbage. I still have a lot to learn, but I think I'm catching on. My biggest problem is that I need to use my fingers to count to 7. How can I do complicated algebra problems successfully, but I can't do simple addition without props? I really, really think I like the game. But I need to better understand the scoring. There are so many way to earn points. I need to find a way to remember them all. This is going to take some time. I've been reading some articles online, and I think they will help.

My nails are AWFUL!. But I removed the polish and painted them clear and even though they look horrible this should help my cuticles. I hope. I will still away from polish until they heal. I guess I've got to just not care how they look.

And if you really try, you'll find there's no need to cry....

So, yes, a second blog post for this beautiful Friday. My Facebook is flooded with posts about Mothers Day, and that got me thinking. Because I think a lot. Sometimes too much. Anyhow, there's a part of me that knows my mom monitors my blog from Heaven, and so I wanted to wish her a Happy Mother's Day. Some years the holiday makes me sad. But this year I'm not letting it! I'm choosing to celebrate what was instead of mourning whats gone.

She'd want that. She would want me to be happy. My mom was the most selfless, giving, caring, kind person I've ever known. And I can only aspire to be a fraction as wonderful as her. And I know she would not want me to be sad. And I can only pray that she understands that I'm trying to be happy and that everything I do is in pursuit of happiness. She may not approve of some of my choices, but I think she'd understand. And I know she'd want me to find peace and joy. And I think maybe I finally have. I think I'm finally working on true happiness.

Anyhow, Mom, this song is for you. It reminds me of your generous, giving heart. Thank you for teaching me, guiding me, forgiving me, lecturing me, and all of the other wonderful things you did to make me who I am.

I go crazy, when you're around....

FRIDAY!!! The end to another long week. But I have a wonderful weekend ahead of me!! And hopefully I can rack up a couple more scrabble wins!!

It's beautiful out and I'm wearing capri's and sandals. I have a handful of fantastic people in my life, my ipad finally recognized the wifi in my house, and I get pizza tonight. Life is good, what more could I really ask for?

Then she won't need the salt or the lime anymore.....

Ugh!!! So the balance with T-Mobile on my cracked phone is still over $200. I'm determined to use the broken phone until it is paid off. Hopefully I won't crack it any further. But I guess we shall see!!

I walked outside this morning and saw the lilacs and realized why I have been sneezing and coughing and dripping snot. My allergies are TERRIBLE! And I hate lilacs. I love most flowers, but lilacs really mess with my allergies and plus they smell like snot. I want to love them, they were one of my moms favorites. But I hate what they do my allergies.

Speaking of flowers, the ones I got on Saturday are still beautiful. I love looking at them, they are so pretty!! And they make me feel happy!! I like feeling happy!!

I got to give credit where credit is due.....

So last night I lost my first game of scrabble ever. I could come up with excuses like I let him win or I drew bad letters. (It is very hard to score a lot of points when you have all vowels!). But the truth is that M won fair and square. It really wasn't even a close game. He hit a 100+ point word early on and I just couldn't catch up. I think we are very well matched skill-wise and now are just figuring out how the other person plays. Him understanding my playing style is helping him, while me understanding his is making it harder for me because I'm trying to play like he does and I just can't. I play with shorter, medium to high scoring words. He likes to play longer words and is always looking for 7 letter options for the bonus. And if you pick up an extra 50 points 2 or 3 times a game, it makes it really hard to keep up.

Anyhow, I think I've met my match. M is a very, very good player and I think we are going to end up taking turns winning. And that's how it should be!! I don't always need to win. And it's probably good for me to lose every now and then!!!

Thank you for the fantastic time and there will be many, many more rematches!!!

I've taken my bows And my curtain calls....

Monday night, but I will consider this my Tuesday blog post since I'm going into work late. I'm taking the princess to the DMV to renew her permit. Or get a state ID. One or the other.

Last nights Scrabble game was a draw due to a disagreement on the interpretation of the rules. And on whether or not luv is a word. I say it is. And I'm always right. And the game was close enough for one word to matter. But if you don't think it's a word, then you need to challenge it at the time!! I think I found a formidable opponent, and I think there may be many more Scrabble games in my future. Obviously I will not let any be as close as last nights game. Anyhow, I'm super enjoying the fun I have playing. And M is a really good player! (not as good as me, but is anybody??) =)

We've sorted out the rules and will rematch soon!!

Ok, it's 10:30 and I still have to decide what to wear to work tomorrow.

'Cause we have no doubts where we belong.....

Another Monday.....It started out fantastically. Tegan tripped me down the stairs. I am going to have a wonderful bruise on the back of my ankle. I guess the good news is that it only hurts when I breathe. Thank you, Teegy-Bear!!

I had a pretty good weekend. C-C-W and I had a Prince tribute that involved cake and releasing purple star balloons. And she got to meet M and that went well. That makes me happy.

So M decided he wanted to play scrabble with me. I tried to tell him he didn't, but he was convinced that he could beat me. I am not very good at many things. I can't follow directions or read maps, drawing straight lines, even with a ruler, is challenging for me, I can't walk without tripping over air. But I can play word games. Very, very, very well. Thankfully, M is good at losing. And I have someone who is still willing to play scrabble with me after losing!! This makes me deliriously happy!!!

And your smile is a thin disguise.....

FRIDAY!!! This has been another long week. But now it's nearly over.

I wonder if I'm the only one in the world who uses their hair straightener as an iron to press the hems of their pants?? Because it works great.

I'm super mad at Bingo Blitz, even though I know it's dumb to be mad at a game. But I just can't finish this board and it's frustrating me. And it is nearly impossible to level up when I need so much XP. This is my sad life, being mad at a facebook game. Maybe tomorrow I will finish the board and level up.

Yeah, there's new meaning in my life (a shake-up)....

It's the day before Friday!! This has been a long week, but it's almost over. I can't even believe how busy I am at work. And I'm about to get busier. I hope this means the days go faster!

Yes, I'm wearing 2 sweaters today. Because that's how I roll. Or something like that. I'm loving the weather because I haven't had to turn the AC on yet, and the heat is off. So, lower bills for a month! One I turn on the air conditioner than my electric bill will shoot up. So if I could put that off for just a bit longer....

It's hard to see someone you care about go through hard times. But there are no problems that are insurmountable! I realize that sometimes I seem a tad bit too optimistic, but I know that problems are made to be solved and that there are always answers. And since there are always answers, I will figure it out. Always!!!

Well I deserve nothing more than I get.....

Your baby needs someone to believe in....

Tuesday.....yesterday was a really long day. But it's over and one day closer to Friday! Todays hairstyle is simply called "I don't care", because it looks like I simply don't care.

This weekend I think C-C-W and I are going shopping for the stuff to make our outfits for Pride. We've been talking about it for the past couple of years that we've gone to the parade, about how we should make costumes. But we always ran out of time. This year I think we are actually going to get it done. Maybe. We are both sort of procrastinators, but this year we are determined!

The good morning texts really are the highlight of my day. Just thought you should know that.

Maybe redemption has stories to tell.....

Another Monday. I went to bed early last night, but still hit my snooze button about 17 times too many. My allergies are killing me! The coughing just won't stop. I think I want winter back.

I had a great weekend. An early happy hour Friday, followed by pajamas and netflix. And then working on cleaning my car Saturday. It's a project, my car is terrible. But it is 11 years old. Although that's not really an excuse for letting it get so terrible. I know most of it isn't my mess, but it is my car. And now I'm determined to keep it clean!

N is on vacation this week, so that is going to be challenging. He doesn't really understand that I have routines in place and need to follow them. You'd think after living with me for so long he would understand that. But instead he gets mad when the sound from the treadmill interferes with his video game noise and he doesn't really understand that I eat dinner so early so that I can fit in the treadmill and a shower before I go to bed early. So, yes, it's going to be a long week.

It's a nice day to start again....

It's Friday.....I'm going to spend the day listening to the Prince songs I have on my iTunes. While I understand he didn't want his music on youtube, I really wish more of it was available. I guess I will have to go home and pull out all my cd's.

You say I'm a dreamer, we're two of a kind....

The day before Friday!! Tonight the Princess and I are getting haircuts and doing dinner. And grocery shopping. Tomorrow night is an early happy hour. Hopefully Saturday will be finishing my car. Or sitting on the couch in my pajamas. Who knows?

I can't decide if I should call todays hairstyle "Throw in a bunch of bobby pins and hope they stick" or "I've just completely given up". It's terrible and horrible and messy.

When we're together it's like hot coals in a fire......

Last night the Princess and I cleaned the living room. Like cleaned-cleaned. I hate cleaning. And she made my lunch for me. She really is the sweetest kid ever. I also got a load of laundry done. One less to do this weekend. I wish the dryer dried faster so I could do laundry faster.

I have meetings all morning and it's 117 degrees in my office.

Chopping off my nails and taking a break from the gel light is really helping my cuticles. They are like a hundred times better. I'm going to stick to regular polish until my nails grow back out. Although this green glitter crap has to go. Hopefully I will have time Thursday to take it off.

Do you remember when we used to dance....

Tuesday! Last night I had an awesome dinner with fantastic company and I have Olive Garden leftovers for lunch. Sort of like the best day ever! The only thing that would make it better would be if I were to win the stupid last item on level 2 of the Bingo Blitz Mothers Day board. Fingers, toes, and eyes crossed!!

Day 3 and my car is still clean! This makes me very, very happy. And perhaps this weekend we shall tackle the carpets. Me in a clean car......weird!

Promises of what I seemed to be.......

Monday!! I had a great weekend. Grilled lobster and steak Friday night, along with some excellent boxed wine and then Saturday night on my couch in my pajamas. Yesterday the Princess bought me a green tea frappuccino. Super yummy!

My house was 77 degrees when I left this morning. I am so debating about turning on the AC. I hate when it's that hot inside.

My car is like almost clean. It looks fantastic! I'm so excited! Thank you Mr. Car Cleaner Guy!! You are the bestest!

I am the maker of rules, dealing with fools....

FRIDAY!! I'm wearing sandals for the first time this season and I'm so excited about it. Tonight I am pulling out all my flip flops!! I think Sunday I will pull out all my capri's.

Yesterday I ordered 2 different kinds of cuticle oil from Amazon. My cuticles are either going to be fixed or I'm going to be a greasy mess. Probably both.

Yesterday I tried the new coffee M & M's. I will not be buying them because they are pretty much one of the best things ever. I think I might like them more skittles. Well, probably not, but close!!

I'm back to wearing the arthritis wrist support brace. Getting old sucks! I should not have to deal with arthritis until I'm like 70. I hate wearing the brace because it's hot and icky. So now I'm back to the internal "Do I want to pay for a cortisone shot" debate. Gotta love high deductible health care!!

In this time, give it to me easy....

It's the day before Friday! I got super close to getting caught up on my emails and paperwork yesterday. Today I will tackle my follow ups.

I need to find a cure for my dry cuticles. Nothing I have tried has helped. I resorted to Neosporin, but in typical Jennie fashion I lost the tube. Because that's what I do. No lotions or oils or treatments seem to be working. My nails, once destined for greatness, are now painful. I guess I will have to try to keep the color on longer and spend less time under the gel light. And prayer, since I guess I haven't tried that yet.

Workin' on a mystery, goin' wherever it leads.....

Wednesday!! If anyone needs me I will be hiding out in my office since I accidentally-on-purpose wore jeans with holes in them. And I left my coffee in my car and I'm not walking down 4 flights of stairs to get it. Because that seems like too much effort for 6:30 am.

I have a lot of work to get through today. But I am determined to get it done and get caught up!

Wishin' on a falling star.....

So my nails are a mess. I've been biting my cuticles. Not my nails, but my cuticles. And it hurts and I'm not sure why I'm doing it. I'm assuming the alcohol I use with the gel polish is super drying, and then....Anyhow, it has to stop.

I just took a 3 minute marketing survey for a $10 Amazon gift card.

Today my goal is to get caught up on my emails. I spent all day yesterday processing commissions and didn't even check my email. So today that is my focus.

You could say I lost my sense of direction.....

Monday.....blah.....Ihad to stop and get a cinnamon vanilla latte, and that may be the only way I make it through today. It's only 6:30 and I already need a nap. And a shot of tequila. Although that would make the 8 hours of commission transactions I'm going to do today even more tedious and time consuming. I also have to cut apart 500 raffle tickets and make the containers for the raffle tickets. Before 8 am. Is it Friday yet?

p.s. some people really, really, really suck.

I wonder if it was a dream....

Friday!! Yay! It's been a long week and I am so looking forward to my pajamas and netflix tonight. I have needed this for so long! I've been going out way too much. And as much as I love going out, I really need time in.

I've been playing Draw Something with The Princess, and I have realized I am a terrible artist! I am pretty good with glitter and glue sticks, but I am not so good at drawing random things on my phone. How do you even draw Taylor Lautner???

She livin' a life just like a movie star....

The day before Friday! the day before Pajamas and Netflix day!! I am so looking forward to a night of doing nothing. It's been a long week. And it's getting longer. Today I have a 4 hour long meeting and I also need to begin a new job duty - processing personal lines commissions. I've done it before and it's not hard. It's just very, very time consuming. Thank Youtube for music because it may be the only way I maintain what little sanity I have left.

But when the music changed, the plan was rearranged....

Wednesday!! And I am currently accepting explanations on why I stayed up until 11 playing Candy Crush. Because I have no idea why I would do such a dumb thing. Is being on level 1404 an accomplishment or just really, really sad??

It's 128 degrees in my office today. On NCIS last night Agent Gibbs turned up the heat to make a hostage-taker-guy uncomfortable enough to let the hostages go. Is this a hint that I should take today off? I would consider it if I didn't have so much work to do.

And the fever when I'm beside her.....

Tuesday.....Even though I was sleeping by 9:30, I'm still super tired. I feel like I need a nap, but I will have to settle for 18,000 cups of coffee.

I'm super excited about having almost 2 weeks off in July. Well, 8 & 1/2 work days. My sister is coming to visit from Maine. And my nephew. My little baby nephew who is now 5'8. Time flies. He's probably too old for crayons and legos.

I watched a bunch of nail polish videos last night and am debating about trying a couple of the ideas. I wish I wasn't so messy. Whenever I try something new I end up with nail polish on my clothes and hair and pretty much everywhere except my nails.

The moonlit wings reflect the stars...

Monday....I had a great weekend. Friday night it was my couch, pajamas and NCIS. I am on season 3. Saturday night was the Mode Haus runway show. I got to see some beautiful wedding dresses. Chelsea does beautiful work. I also got to see my Godson, Baby E. He has the most adorable big blue eyes. ZarahZou also gave me 2 awesome presents. One from her and one from her parents. Bags full of hotel soaps and shampoos and lotions. I so love these things! Hotel soaps are one of my most favorite things. 

Next Saturday night is bar bingo and karaoke. And probably lots of alcohol if I'm going to sing. 

'Cause in your mind it's lyin' season......

FRIDAY! It's been a long, busy week. I am so looking forward to my pajamas and the couch tonight! I really need that. Tomorrow night is the runway show. My outfit is ready, and the Princess said my top is trendy and fashionable. I think it's closer to "Hi, I'm 10 & 1/2 months pregnant", but she says flowy is fashion. So, I'm going with it. I'm also looking forward to seeing ZarahZou. I don't think a ZennieZou/ZarahZou selfie exists, so I need to remember to take one.

Last night I had a fantastic dinner with a great friend. He made homemade pizza. As in, he actually made the pizza sauce himself. It was phenomenal. And I'm stealing the sauce recipe. I can't wait to recreate it.

'Cause you had me in deep with the devil in your eyes

The day before Friday! I am so looking forward to a night on my couch!! Saturday is the runway show and I think I've found my outfit. And by "found my outfit" I mean I had to buy something new. I'm going simple with a black and white polka dot peasant top and black pants and boots. This is semi-dressy-ish without being pretentious. I hope.

I got my Godson a Nirvana t-shirt. He's 15 months old and adorable and I hope his mom approves. If he's going to be my Godson, he's going to like music. And he's going to love Nirvana. and I can't wait to take him to his first concert.

You make me hot, you make me sigh....

Wednesday. So yesterday I met with a nutritionist. I basically paid $140 to be told that I drink too much and need to eat a greater variety of fruits and vegetables. But she was right. And maybe making the financial investment will help me stay on track better. I've been going out a lot lately.

I tried to google what to wear to a local fashion show, but google images only showed me pictures of girls in bikinis. And yeah, that's not really going to work for me. I do need to figure it out SOON! It seems like I need to dress fashionable, but not too fashionable. The good thing is that it is a bridal showcase, so I won't have to worry about competing with the models. That, by the way, was an attempt at a joke. My wardrobe is a combination of Target and consignment shops. I'm not very trendy.

I know I'll be alright.....

Monday....I went to bed at 9 last night, but I am still super tired. I had a long weekend. I love holidays and family time, but it's exhausting. We had a great dinner at my dads, and it was super nice to see my aunt and uncle. And I haven't seen my older sister in forever, so that was nice. But all the cooking and prep work is a lot. I really need to schedule some Jennie time alone. I've been so busy lately.

Tomorrow I get to sleep in for an hour because I have a doctors appointment in the morning. And I need to get my eyebrows waxed. I may or may not be wearing socks with Santa on them today. But at least they match.

I've realized lately that sometimes people don't really understand me and how I think. When I don't share something it's not because I'm keeping it from them. It's because I haven't had a chance to process it and what it means and how it affects me. I don't share things until I understand it and the impact it has on me. I don't talk just to talk. And I don't share until I've figured out the answers to the inevitable followup questions. I don't talk things out with people, I process them in my head. Then when I think I have the answers, I will share. And that is Who I Am:

Pack your bags, we'll leave tonight....

Friday!! This has been a long week. I was looking forward to a weekend of doing nothing, but instead I have 18 billion things to do. I'm not sure I have even a single free second. A lot of planning and shopping and cooking for Easter. And my new washer is being delivered tomorrow. I don't even think I have time to schedule in a nap. I hate being busy. Next weekend is the couch and pajamas and netflix. I need that.

I also have a lot of work to do at work. So much paper to sort through. And meetings. So many meetings. And Zindy and I are in the process of planning two fundraisers. And once those are finalized we need to plan for our big summer fundraiser. This is a lot of work!

Everybody's looking for something....

I'm on level 1357 of Candy Crush. I think this is both sad and impressive. There have been some super hard levels. But I like a challenge.

Tomorrow is Friday. And Saturday my washer is being delivered. Being so excited about appliances reminds me how old I am! Sunday is Easter dinner at my dad's. I'm not dying eggs but I am hard boiling some to make potato salad and deviled eggs. Making potato salad makes me miss my mom. I try to duplicate her recipe, but it's just not the same!

And you're out lying in the sun....

Wednesday! Yesterday I shut off my alarm clock and forgot to turn it back on. That I was only 1 minute late for work is nearly miraculous. I had a good day yesterday. Me and the Princess went shopping and I got 2 new pairs of shoes. And some jeans. That fit. Then I went washer shopping with my dad. He is so fantastic! My new washer is being delivered on Saturday. This is awesome because I really don't want to miss any more work. I'm so far behind. And I have so many meetings.

It's supposed to snow, but I'm holding out hope that it doesn't. I'm not wearing socks and I have no intention of putting them on again until next December.

I need to figure out what to wear as a VIP to a runway fashion show. I assume I need to dress up, but how dressy as I supposed to get? Like formal wear? I have a couple weeks to figure it out, but if I have to buy something new I need to plan for it now.

a heart that once was broken....

Another Monday already!! I had a great weekend. Friday night was girls night. And some nice guy picked up our entire tab!! Thank you, nice guy! Saturday night was our St. Patricks Day celebration. I wore green leggings. In Public. But after the Fire Bowl at Psycho Suzi's, it didn't even matter what I was wearing. After that, we went bowling. I did actually knock down a few pins despite the pitchers of green beer.

Sunday was laundry followed by a jewelry party. I did buy a ring and a bracelet, they were the only things I liked that weren't heavy. I just don't wear jewelry.

Today is a busy day with work, a discussion group and a taste test. Then B is heading back to Cali. No work tomorrow!

It seemed we'd seen each other in a dream....

Friday! Tonight is girls night! I haven't hung around C-C-W and Becky together in FOREVER! I can't wait for tonight! It will be so much fun! a group of fun girls and NO BOYS!

It was snowing a bit this morning. I'm done with socks, so this is not okay.

I have a ton of work to get done today since I have a half day of vacay Monday and I have Tuesday off. B is going back to Cali.

My daily dose of destiny under my sign.....

Happy St. Patricks Day!!  I have another day of meetings. And then tonight I have no excuse for not going on the treadmill. I guess I could claim that since I somehow lost the charger to my laptop, I'm not able to watch netflix and therefore I should not exercise. But that is NOT a valid excuse, as much as I'd like it to be. I was looking at buying a new charger, but the ones on the Apple website are $80. I don't want to pay that much. I looked on ebay and found some for less, but I'm kinda scared to use an un-Apple one. Not because I'm snobby, but because I don't want to do anything that could possibly ruin the battery. I  need this laptop to last a very long time because I don't really have $1500 to replace it. And I absolutely love it!

Tomorrow is Friday, I need to figure out what I'm wearing for Girls Night!

But I've come through....

Wednesday!! And I just realized that it is almost April. Time is flying! I can't believe how fast winter flew by. It's almost sandals and capri's time!! Fingers crossed for no more snow!

I have a super busy weekend planned with lots of friend time. Girls Night Friday, Even ZarahZou is contemplating coming! I predict lots of shots!!

All the rest is just jiving honey....

Tuesday....I went to bed last night at 5:30. Like I was sleeping at 5:30. And I didn't get out of bed until 5:30 this morning. Fastest shower and blow dry ever. And I need more coffee. An IV perhaps. 

I have a doctors appointment tonight after work. It's rainy and icky out, so I hope traffic is okay. I've been on antibiotics for several days and they are making my stomach feel yucky. I should probably buy some juice boxes, because just like a toddler both my ears are infected. 

And reach out for the spell.....

Monday....I'm very, very tired. Last night I dropped the Princess and B off at the Fallout Boy concert and went and had dinner with a friend. It was an amazing dinner! Perfectly cooked steak and crab legs. Yummy! But I did not get to sleep until after midnight. So I am very, very tired. The girls had a great time at the concert, so being tired is totally worth it!

My look today could be called Messy Monday. I may or may not be wearing the same clothes I wore last night. I did take a shower this morning, but I didn't wash my hair. I just threw it in a messy pony tail. And I'm wearing about 9% of the amount of make up I usually wear. And about 56% of that 9% is leftover from last night. This might be my new look .

Now don't go wasting my precious time......

Friday!!! It's been a long week. I had a doctors appointment yesterday, my annual physical. My doctor and I had a nice chat about whether or not I wanted to see a genetic counselor and be tested for the Alzheimer's gene. Because there is no way to prevent it, I can't see how it would be helpful to know. I think I'd rather be surprised. Over and over, I guess. I'll probably meet my demise tripping over the cat anyway.

It's been a long week. Even with a day off, the week still dragged. I did have a nice dinner with a friend Wednesday night, but other than that it's been Netflix. I started watching The Returned. And I saw it was canceled so I hope the final show has closure. Why does everything I like get canceled??

Surrender all your dreams to me tonight.....

Wednesday! And I am wearing socks today, but only because I'm wearing boots. With a dress. Because I'm ready for spring. And flip flops!!

I had a super nice chat yesterday with a lady I met playing Bingo Blitz. I have met some of the nicest people playing that game. I just wish the game itself was still as fun as it used to be. They have made some rooms impossible to complete. And there is one room I can't even play because it costs more credits than I get.

I have a friend going through a child support/custody thing right now. It always amazes me how vindictive some people can be. Children should not be used as a pawn, it's not a game! The best advice I've ever been given is to "love your kids more than you hate your ex". And it is the most true thing ever. Kids need both of their parents. And the parents need to be able to put their adult issues aside and focus on the kids.

I've only dreamed about it, I've been livin' without it......

Tuesday!! And the weather is perfect! No socks!! This makes me VERY happy. And no work tomorrow! Although I do have to go to the doctor....

I went to bed at 7 last night and slept through the night. It was awesome!

I have a friend who is going through something, and things like this are always so challenging for me. When I'm going through something, I prefer to be alone and work things out in my head. But other people want to talk about it. And my response it to try to take their mind off the problem. and sometimes that's the right answer. But sometimes its not, and they just need to talk and for me to listen. I'm working on recognizing what they need, and trying to respond appropriately. I hope they know that its not that I don't care, because I do!

Guess you never felt that way....

Monday!  I had a great weekend. Yesterday I went up to ZammyZou's store and "worked" for a few hours. Working really means getting paid to hang out. I'm super good at that! And last night I met up with Becky for drinks. Well, she drank A LOT and I stuck to diet coke. It was great hanging out with her. We had a lot to catch up on.

B came in from Cali Saturday night. When we were at the airport, I dropped my phone and cracked it. This makes me sad! But it still works, so I guess that's good. Yesterday, B, the Princess and I got up early and went out to breakfast. And then we went shopping for a few hours. I found a couple pairs of pants that fit! And I realized that I need to start by tops that are the right size. I'm still buying the same size from 30 pounds ago, and they are way too big. I need to feel comfortable enough to move down to the right size!

Aspirations in the clouds but your hopes go down the drain.....

FRIDAY!!! And I got my bonus check AND it was about $100 more than I calculated. This makes me very, very happy! I've got a lot of reasons to be happy lately!! Mostly, it's the people in my life. All of them. They are all important for different reasons, and I'm so thankful for every single one of them!

Def Leppard is coming back in October! And I'm so going! It was a fantastic concert. And even though Foreigner won't be there, REO Speedwagon will! And with my bonus check, I have the extra money to buy tickets!

I spent almost 2 hours on the phone last night with a friend. Anyone who really knows me knows that this is unprecedented! I absolutely HATE talking on the phone. And so to spend 2 hours chatting is a really big deal!!

Pretended not to see the truth....

The day before Friday! Or the day before I get my bonus check! I hope its enough for a new washer. Either way, Saturday morning will be spent at my dad's doing laundry. I am so very fortunate to have such a wonderful dad!! I have a lot of really good things in my life, and I need to remember that when I look in the mirror and see my bangs being all goofy and almost letting that ruin my day. But my bangs ARE bad today. Instead of washing my hair, I hit the snooze button 3 times. So today is a ponytail and messed up bangs day. But I can deal with that!!

The princess and I have a full weekend of plans. Saturday she is going to dye a friends hair. I hope it turns out. Bleach and bright colors scare me. I wish I could do it, but somehow purple hair is just not insurance professional appropriate. Maybe someday!! 

And looking for some parallel....

Today I have my health insurance screening, so no coffee yet. But at least I can find out exactly how much I weigh on a different scale. and I will find out if my diet changes have affected my cholesterol. I'm sure this break from the treadmill has caused me to gain weight, but I guess I will see soon. My ankle seems to be much better, so tonight I shall treadmill!!

I just looked at my calendar and I have meetings all morning. I hope I have time for coffee before they start!!!

Your best friends are just strangers in bars....

Tuesday!! Our first fundraising event was a success, I even got a donation from a non-employee! Thank you to that person!! The ribbons and bracelets were well-received, and everyone loves buying jeans days. So, now onto planning our next event. We are shooting for something for the end of April. It's a bit more elaborate and will require some extreme ZennieZou crafting skills. But I am so good with glitter and glue sticks!!

Multiple meetings today!

I just got the bind order for a huge account. It will be the largest account I've ever written. This makes me very, very happy!!