History

I think about the afterlife a lot, I seem to be surrounded by death, I grew up going to funerals. Uncles, Aunts, Great-Uncles and Great-Aunts, my Grandfather. Then later my son, grandmother and parents. I wish that death would take a break with me, losing Sandi last year was unbelievably hard, there are times I can actually hear her voice. Angela, that is what she would call me most of the time, she would say it with a certain tone. I can’t even explain it, just know there are times I can hear her say my name as clear as day.
I still miss her so much, I could use someone to tell me what to do right about now, I find myself in a situation where I am unable to make decisions like I should. I hate that, I have never been that way.
For those of you who may be new readers, I shall give you an abreviated story of me:
I was married young, we had four children, one of whom passed away, and then 10 years later he decided he liked blonds better than brunettes. So off he went, I raised my 3 children, I went to college for two years, worked 2 jobs, then got the job with a major telecommunications corporation.
I spent all of my time with my children, running them here and there, on the weekends they were with their dad, well there were still baseball games, dance recitals, soccer games and of course later FFA type things. There was never time for anything else, I honestly don’t know how single mothers find the time to meet men. Anyway, 14 years later, I met someone and we started dating, we have been together 3 years and 8 months. So if you can do the math, more power to you. We did break up once, well, I broke up with him, for one week, maybe it was a week and a half. We are engaged now, since December 2009, we began dating in December 2007.
there is an abrievated story of my adult life.

oh and my children, they are amazing, all of them!

Saturday Happiness?

Today is a very busy day, I am celebrating two birthdays, in the same day, Wanda and Gladys, pray for me that I don’t go over my Weight Watchers points! As of this morning I have lost a total of 25 pounds! I look totally amazing, I don’t even care how vain that sounds. It’s the truth, I am totally hot, well, maybe not in the way a 20 something is, but in the way a woman my age is, I am so there. Almost.
Today is a very busy day, so not a long post, but I just wanted to say I am doing much better. No more morose posts as they are not me, I cannot stay down for long, I don’t have the personality for it. Pity parties have never been my forte’, revenge, now that is a different story. I have been known to wreck as much havoc in the lives of the offenders as they have wrecked in mine.
I think I am going to need new clothes, yes this is a huge hint to my children for Christmas. They say they never know what to get me, however, they always come through, I never have to tell them what I want. Remember the purple boots Elizabeth? I still love them, best present EVER. I am now wearing a skirt that I bought and have never been able to wear, and it feels amazing. Some people at work yesterday told me I even look younger. Huge bonus! Must go to finish getting dressed, lots to do, people to see, places to go! I hope everyone enjoys this amazing weather!

Another Day Another Food Sale

Today is sausage on a stick and Earl Campbell hot links, I am not sure what that means but apparently here in Texas the name brand is important.
I am doing a little better this week, not great but better, answers trickled in, insight was gained, life will never be the same. The question on the table is can life be resumed? Changed, perhaps made stronger? We shall see, only time can tell.
Well today is Friday and that means I will be wearing OU gear, of course, all the OU fans in the house say HEY. Sometimes I crack myself up.
I have ordered new boots, they have not been shipped yet, I need them soon as the weather is getting crisper. There is a hint of fall in the air and we all know what that means. Boots and sweater dresses, I don’t think my sweater dresses will fit, I have lost a lot of weight and am a very tiny woman. I may need all new fall clothes. I cannot tell you how very unsad that makes me.
Ok folks, back on the money making road, Monday is a breakfast sale of pancakes, eggs and turkey sausage. Come one come all! I make great pancakes!

Labor Day Ramblings

I have found there is only so much that we, as women, can take before circumstances make us completely insane.I reached that point about 3 months ago, I find myself on a quest to find out the truth and nothing but the truth, so help EVERYONE around me. That truth is not pretty,nor is it palatable, however, muddle through I shall. Anyone who knows me (my children) will tell you, if you have a secret I am going to find out, if that secret directly affects me, I am going to work overtime to ferret out the truth. And when I do, there will be consequences for the offending parties actions. I have never been one to let things alone, or to ignore evidence, I should have been a dectective. Who knows maybe I was in a former life, a gum shoe in the 1940’s, a redhead who wore a hat, with one of those great outfits you see the old movie stars wearing. And the shoes! Perhaps it is not too late for me, I have the great outfits and shoes are never an issue, I can always dye my hair.
The one thing I feel horrendous about, in my desire to ferret out the truth I have hurt someone, a someone I have never met. I opened a can of worms I am sure they would have wanted to stay closed. I understand they think one of my blog entries is about them, it is not. It was my friends topic of the day on their radio show, and not about them at all. Please know, if you read this, I am truly sorry for opening your wounds and pouring salt in them.
Yesterday I did absolutely nothing, and I do mean nothing, today I am going to shower, make bacon and pancakes for breakfast and finish laundry and get ready for our next food sale tomorrow. We are grilling hotdogs for three buildings simultaneously. We have Gladys back with us, so it is all hands on deck! Gladys get ready for the onion chopping! I know how much you love it!
I hope everyone has a fantastic Labor Day, this is our day, every working man and woman in the United States of America!

Mood Thingy

Yesterday was our first food sale of the United Way season; I have to say it went fantastic! My team officially rocks! I know lately I have been evasive and not very giving with information on my private life, not that I am an open book in that area to begin with. However, I know lately I have been more evasive than usual.
There are reasons for that, it has been a rough year, and an extremely rough couple of months, but I am muddling through the best I can, and can even see the light at the end of the tunnel.
I’ll be honest right now I could use a day at home where no one is here, an impossibility these days, but it is what I really want, just one day of peace and quiet, just time for me to read or watch television or both. I am adept at doing both of those things, what would you do if you had your home to yourself for an entire day? Would you sing, shout, knock yourself out? A prize to the person who knows what and whom I am quoting with that previous sentence.
It is a long weekend, with no specific plans, the Irishman has to work today and beginning tomorrow he has his children, so nothing fun in the near future for me. Perhaps I will take a nap today, not exciting but definitely reeks of escapism, or perhaps I shall lock myself in the bedroom with a book and the television. However I am furious with Time Warner Cable right now, I cannot view anything On Demand, all I get is a black screen, I called in this morning to have them fix it and all I got was a oh I’ll send this up to our networking group. Well I work for a large telecommunications corporation, I know what that means. I am totally screwed and will not be able to watch Torchwood today, maybe tomorrow. I was also going to watch the Lifetime movie with Charisma Carpenter in it, now I can do neither. I am not in a good mood. Also was making an iced coffee thingy and of course with the lid of my blender broke I made a mess. Nothing is going the way I want it to, I think I need to scream and shout. Alright folks there is a new feature here, it is a moodthingy, yes that is the correct name of it, please let me know how this blog made you feel!

Making Money

Today is our first food sale to raise funds for United Way, I am very excited to be jumping back onto the merry-go-round. United Way helps so many people in so many areas. I am honored to help in any small way I can to help they reach their financial goals. You too can help, by buying jerseys, raffle tickets or food from us or anyone that you know is raising funds for this worthwhile cause.
The meat is heating, the cheese is heating and I am getting dressed to go out and raise some money! What a great Friday indeed.
As I reflect on all of the things that have happened since I was last doing this activity, I am amazed I can stand. It is almost the one year anniversary of losing Sandi, then our beloved pet Arthur passed, then losing Dee, then some other things I refuse to talk about here, a very rough year indeed. However what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger, right? We shall see, I am moving forward, trying not to look back too much as I cannot change anything, all I can do is learn from it and hopefully not be doomed to repeat certain mistakes.

Football Jersey’s

It is that time of year again folks, time to get your real deal football jersey. For only $60.00 you can own your favorite player, or favorite team jersey. These are the real jersey’s not knock off’s. $15.00 of every purchase goes toward United Way. We have a big goal this year and with your help we can make it happen. Please contact me with your info or questions.
Our first food sale is tomorrow, in three different buildings at once, we are very excited about this, it will be fully loaded nachos for $5.00. Bring your appetite and your cash!
Remember all of the food we serve is homemade, so come one, come all! We also have some amazing things to raffle off. you will not want to be left out of these things. come view the items and buy a ticket!
See you there!

Dance your blues away

I have been slapped back to reality, just when you think you have heard everything, something else comes up to knock you off of your equilibrium. What is one to do? Decisions to make, stalking to be done, I need a list. Anyone else having a kinda crappy week?
Yesterday started off well enough, it was my oldest son’s birthday, Jeffrey, he is a whopping 26. Jeffrey is a son any mother would be proud to have, he is funny, handsome, intelligent, kind and caring with a dash of sarcasm. I am amazingly happy for the way he turned out. Happy Birthday Son, I love you and wouldn’t change anything about you.
I have decided that I need to begin exercising, as we all know I hate exercising, but begin I will. Today. This evening. I will report back tomorrow on how I fared.
As everyone knows by now, I ran away from home to home, I am still feeling the effects of that trip. I believe I have a glow about me from it. It was amazingly refreshing, I highly suggested everyone run away to Owasso, Oklahoma for a weekend of relaxation, dancing and pure old-fashioned fun. Of course it helps to have my friends as well. I realize not all of you can know Chris, Tammi or Linda, so your trip might not be as fun, but you can try it.

Nose Results

So, I go to the amazingly handsome ENT, who proceeds to go over my CT Scan results. He starts off by telling me he doesn’t understand how I can breathe at all due to a severely deviated septum. However that is not the problem, because I can breathe, quite well, he says I have had this most likely my entire life. The nasal cavities themselves are clear and look good, however there is swelling on the sides of my nasal cavity and swelling around the nerve that actually allows you to smell.
He put me on nasal sprays and is sending me to a neurologist. he is completely confused as to why this is happening.
I will continue in my quest to be able to smell the amazing aroma at Starbucks. That is what I really miss the most. Walking into a Starbucks and closing my eyes and allowing the aroma of brewing coffee to wash over me. I long for the day I am able to do that once again.

Results Day!

Today is the day I get the results from my CT scan, a little daunting if you ask me, what happens if I just skip it and ignore everything…. Am I really better off knowing what is going on in my nasal cavity? I mean do I really need to smell anything? EVER? As long as I know I bathe and smell good, isn’t that enough? Do I really need to know how everyone else smells? I do miss walking into Starbucks and allowing the richness of the coffee aroma wash over me. That would be a sacrifice. So off I go to find out my fate. If I am dying, I am going to start doing all of the things I want to do in life, singing at the top of my lungs in public, dancing in the museum, living on nothing but coffee and chocolate. And spending time with the most amazing children on the face of the planet.
Right now my immediate fear is getting a turkey neck, we all know what those are, Harrison Ford has one, I do not want one, I refuse to allow anyone to take my picture from a side view. I do not want to know if one is forming. My birthday is in February, if anyone would like to donate the services of a plastic surgeon, I would be appreciative.
Donations are rolling in, we have some wonderful things to raffle off, we are collecting more this week and next, and of course if you find anything after that please contact me, I will take things up until we end this on October 22.
Wish me luck!