Februaury 17th

I am so tired.
And I am guilty once again for not keeping up with blogging!
I'm seriously going to try to get back on it, for me.

Last night was tough.
We got some really sad news. Our family is pretty tight, and when one suffers, we all suffer.

My Dad lives for his dog. Seriously. This dog is so special and important to him.
He has always had a difficult time expressing his feelings, and he's never been the most affectionate man I've known.... until "Molly".
She's a golden, about to be 6 years old.
Yesterday, while I was working, and dealing with some other stuff, Mom called me from her office crying...
Molly has bone cancer. Damn. SHIT! All I could think about was how heartbroken my Dad is. She told me he had called her while bringing her home from the Vet. He was crying... Then, she began to cry. I got up from my desk and went to see her in her office. I was crying. What a mess. At this point, we know that she will lose her leg... UNLESS it has spread. If it has, we're not sure what will happen :(. Dad will be taking her to the vet today. So, I will learn more about things later....
I so love my family. I have my hubby who is struggling with the thought of losing his father to cancer. And, not having had the best relationship all these years with him...and the thoughts and regrets of what could have been, should have been...etc..
My parent's, and this whole cancer thing with Molly..

And then there's new friendships blossoming, and fairly new friendships that feel like they are crumbling... Things can be so frustrating and confusing. I wish I understood better.. I really do.

I am very excited about my new adventures. I have so many doors opening up with such positive feelings shining through.. I have these amazing friends that I am bonding with really well... so considerate and loving. I adore them. You know, it was so sweet and special.. my girlfriend wrote my husband a letter yesterday. It was the sweetest gesture I have seen coming from a friend in such a long time.
My husband made lunch for me and a couple of my girlfriends. They appreciated it so much that one of them wrote him the nicest thank you letter. It was awesome. I know he felt good receiving it. My other girlfriend tells him all the time how awesome he is. I love that. Good people. I am so blessed.

Now, I know this for sure, and I can't be more thrilled. Fred and I have felt so close, so strong. We recently celebrated our 10 years together. What amazing bonding time we've shared. I can't imagine my life without him. We have been having these moments lately that I wouldn't miss for anything. So connected... on so many levels. It's been absolutely amazing...

It doesn't end there..
We are heading out of town this Friday to see some really special friends that we haven't seen since last September. There are 3 other couples that we'll be meeting. We're all so excited! We'll spend the night visiting, and the next morning we'll go our for Breakfast... I hope. That's what we usually do when we all meet up. :) I am looking forward to it. As is Fred. :)

The following week we're heading to Binghamton NY just for an overnight stay on Saturday. My girlfriend Darci is having a huge 40th Birthday celebration at a gorgeous resort in Binghampton. I haven't seen her in 20 years. I am so anxious to see her again. It should be so nice. I can't wait....

I am also getting ready to celebrate my Birhtday soon. I'm sad though... I am not sure where things stand with a couple of our friends that we have been really close with... and we're supposed to be getting together, and going to a concert together. I have no idea what's happening... and it makes me feel really sad. I wish I didn't care so much about everything... I am way to emotional. I just don't get it... and I have no clue where we stand anymore :( Fred tells me to quit worrying. He doesn't like that I get so involved... because in the end, it seems feelings are always hurt... and I am way too worried all the time about people.. ugh.

Anyway...

It's a beautiful day today. I am happy to be sitting here writing, and breathing, and living.

I'm in Princeton. I am beginning to enjoy working in Princeton on Tuesdays... I think I like the break from the big office.

Wow..I got a lot out there, and off my chest.

Peace.

Me and my sweetheart

Hubby and I have just made it through 3 consecutive weekends of him being on call, and pretty much being "grounded" in a sense. It's been a little crazy! We're not used to being tied down for that amount of time....

We've done some fun things together, and have enjoyed each other's company soooooo much. :) But, we're happy to be able to hit the road next weekend!!

Work is going well.
Life is good.
Fred and I are approaching our 10 year anniversary. :) We're leaving town on Friday and beginning our celebration. It's a little early (it's on the 12th) but we're taking full advantage of the weekend since he won't be on call! :)

Looking forward to Spring. This winter feels especially long. I'm ready to get on with warmer, longer, sunnier days. I've had enough of the bitter cold. :P

We're watching the Superbowl. It's half time. Springsteen is performing. He's doing great. He promised to fit in as much as possible in 12 minutes. He's doing well. ;) I never much cared for his music. It just wasn't my thing. Now I think it's ok. I like the guy, I think he's a decent person.

We watched a movie this weekend. "Burn After Reading". I didn't like it. As a matter a fact, it was over and I had no idea it was ending. It was supposed to be a funny movie but people were getting shot in the head and stuff. I thought it was a joke, and the people really weren't getting killed....but then I soon realized that they were.. and it wasn't funny, it was gory and creepy. The best part of the whole movie was the company I was keeping. :)

I have reconnected with a bunch of people on facebook. It's been a lot of fun getting to know some old friends lately. I am even taking a trip soon to see one of them. I am so excited! I can't wait.

Speaking of old friends... Fred and I are going to see some of our old friends in a couple of weeks. We haven't seen them in months. Some of the best people we have ever met. They're like the type of people that we lose touch with for a little while but when we get back in touch, it's like we never missed that time together. We are looking forward to good laughs with them, and a nice breakfast out. We always have breakfast with them when we get together. :) It should be nice.

I'm rambling... but it's okay. I'm just trying to play a little catch up!

I am a slave to my Wii Fit. I LOVE it. I am going to try my very best to get on it every single day. It's addicting once you start using it. :) My little "Mii" is so cute. She's a little outta shape. LOL. I guess I better get on the ball!
Tonight I played with Fred and Brandon. It was so fun and funny. I love the Ski Jump. We laugh and laugh. And we're competitive. THAT makes it even better. We each try to get 1st place in all of the games... it's awesome. Brooke missed playing with us because she was at a Cheerleading competition. Next time she can play with us!

So much going on at work. I so love my job. Anyone who knows me knows how I felt in my previous department. Now, I'm happy with the people I work with, and I make more money! Not bad. :) I do love my job.

The picture above is from the weekend. It's me and my best friend. The love of my life. :)

Well, I won't blog any more tonight... I am not much in the mood to do so, and I'd bet you can feel it in my writing.

Peace!

FUN FUN FUN (For Facebook users)

Rules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you.

(To do this, go to “notes” under tabs on your profile page, paste these instructions in the body of the note, type your 25 random things, tag 25 people (in the right hand corner of the app) then click publish.)

1. I grew up on Long Island, but after I graduated High School in 1986, I moved away and never went back.

2. I once lived in a town called "Knob Noster" (seriously). My daughter was actually born there in 1996.

3. I have lived in 6 different States: New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, Missouri, South Carolina & Georgia. I currenly live back in Pennsylvania, where I have lived for the longest period of time.

4. In my "Next Life" I will be a Professional Photographer. For now, I just keep a camera with me at all times and snap pictures like crazy.

5. I am married for the second time. My first time was a disaster, and my second is a dream come true. I have 2 beautiful kids from my 1st marriage, but my second husband has been with them since they were 2 and 3. They are now 12 and 14 and have 2 Dads that they love to pieces. We all get along, and everyone is happy as can be.

6. I love to Cruise (on a ship). I will go on my 5th Cruise in less than 4 years, this August. I never want to stop cruising... not ever.

7. I work in Higher Education. Instead of becoming an F.B.I agent (which my father encouraged me to do) I work in Research and Development in the office of Advancement. I spend much of my work day investigating what Alum's are up to these days by using research tools and programs on the net. I love my job.

8. I have 4 cats and If I lived on a big farm (which I do not) lol... I'd be the crazy cat lady that people make fun of.

9. It's important to feel sexy. Most of the time.. I feel sexy. I wouldn't have it any other way.

10. I wish my only sibling didn't live in Switzerland. Sometimes I miss him, and I hate that my nieces and nephew are so far away from me.

11. When I was in 5th and 6th grade, there were only 2 girls in my school that were taller than me. I have never gotten any taller, and now I'm considered "short" at 5' 3".

12. I hated High School. I felt like I could never find my place.. and now looking back, especially here on facebook - I see that there was a lot I missed. I never attended trips or became part of a club or organization. I wish I had. You all look like you had a lot of fun.

13. At 40 years old I went Pool hopping in the middle of the night with some great friends. It felt so invigorating to be so carefree and "silly". I will never forget that night, and how hard we all laughed.

14. Speaking of laughing. I love to laugh. I am told that I'm pretty funny, too.

15. I see myself in my children, and I love how it makes me feel.

16. I fell in love online. Sight unseen... That was 12 years ago. I've been with him for 10 years, and they have been the best years of my life. (and when I say online.. I mean before the dating services) Plain ole chat room...

17. I have learned in life that the most valuable things I have learned were not taught to me in school.

18. I am scared to death of growing old and dying... I lose sleep over it a lot.

19. I no longer sport a New York accent. I lost it in one of the moves over the years... and, sometimes I miss it.

20. I'm not star struck... but something fun: I used to babysit for Hulk Hogan's son Nick when he was just 2 years old.

21. I love to talk so much. I could talk to you for hours. I listen equally as well.

22. I find women equally (or sometimes more) attractive than men On a physical level. Emotional is a whole different ball game!

23. I love my bubble butt and my curves. I hated that I was never skinny......I always wished I was more thin, now I love my curvy self and my bubble butt. I appreciate me, and my body just the way it is.

24. I have a special place in my heart for the eldery, and mentally handicapped people... I really do.

25. I love to party and have fun.. and I love being social. BUT, the one place that makes me the happiest, is home with my hubby and kids. Laughing, playing, watching t.v or playing wii... checkers too... I just love my life and wouldn't trade it for anything in the world!

BONUS: I have an incredble foot fetish! I love pretty, polished, soft, sweet FEET!

This is a photo of Yardley Borough. Afton Lake...

I was driving past this beautiful place this morning on my way to work and I just had this feeling that today was going to be a good day.

Yeah, it's freezing cold out... and I know that the bitter cold is what my hubby hates more than anything about being up North..
But, I am grateful that he makes the sacrifice to be here, for me.
Every day that he wakes up in this cold winter weather, is a reminder of just how much he loves me. There is nothing and nobody else in this world that would keep him here otherwise... Thank you baby. I love you. I will make it up to you. I promise.

When the kids are a little older, and out of school.... we're heading South. Somewhere close to the beach I hope! :)


So, it's Friday! Happy Friday everyone!!!!!

We're having dinner and drinks and playing Wii with friends tonight. I look forward to that!


Brooke has her first competition tomorrow at Temple University. She's excited. She's been doing Cheerleading now for about 5 years! Way to go Brookie!

I'm having lunch with Mary and Mom. I think it's time...
I better run.

More to come.

xo

Thursday! Snow... cold.. but SUNSHINE!

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It's pretty darn cold out there. I mean, it's absolutely freezing!!!

I am fortunate to be working inside.
Not everybody has that luxury.
I know my hubby spends at least 80% of his time outside... :(
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...
I will warm him up later. :)

So I had an EXCELLENT meeting yesterday with the Asst VP of Advancement.
He is one of my favorite bosses in the division. I think he's probably one of the best people I have met, here at Rider.

Anyway.. He's moving me. :) (woohooo)
He wants me to move closer to him, and the VP of Advancement.
He thinks that I have a lot of Potential. AND, he has plans for me to advance in the future. I am so proud, and so excited about this!
I am also going to go with him to a Luncheon that will be set up between he, "John C" and myself. Seems that my contribution over at the Princeton Campus is of value to the Division and to "John C". I look forward to the new adventures ahead!
my Ultimate goal is to become the Asst to the VP. I know that it won't happen anytime soon, but I am setting that as my goal for working in this Department. Heck, if I could eventually become the Asst to the Asst VP, I'd be equally grateful. At least I have goals :)

What else? Well, not a whole lot. I have a nice lunch date with my sweetie Mary today. We will probably leave the suite and go somewhere with our lunches. I'm thinking that there might be some pretty good sales over there at the Quaker Bridge Mall. I wonder if I can twist her arm.... and get her to go there :)

A lot going on. Quite honestly, there's always so much going on that I sometimes don't know what to blog about first!

Maybe more tonight when I'm all settled in.

I am happy to be blogging again! I love it.

Happy Thursday!

Back to work I go!

It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.

The Little Moments..

They all count.

This is one tiny little shot of me enjoying my life.

We were in Baltimore at a Piano Bar.

I just came across this picture while getting rid of some old messages in my "inbox".

Chris, Me & Hubby.

In Princeton Today

Tuesdays!
Every Tuesday you will find me at the Princeton Campus.
I honestly think I'm in solitary confinement. I run this office suite with 4 offices. EMPTY offices! :) I am a one woman show here in Princeton.

Where is everyone?
lol.

One thing I can say for sure...
I get a lot accomplished.
I bring my big projects with me to this office.
Nobody distracts me here.
Well, nobody but John C (I will not reveal his name for his own protection).
He's this multi millionaire that calls me EVERY SINGLE TUESDAY.
He's somewhat mentally challenged.
Ok, He's really mentally challenged...
But he's loaded. SOOOO I have to entertain his phone calls.
Don't get me wrong. My heart goes out to him. He lost his parents, and was left with millions, and could care less... and so on.. but he talks in circles and makes very little to no sense at all. AND I have to listen to him go round and round. Average call time - 1 hour. Ouy Vey.

Other than that.. the phone here rarely rings. And I've managed to make the most of my time. I've finished a lot of my work, way ahead of schedule.

Something else I did today. I played a little catch up with an old friend of mine. Oh my, what a wild woman she is! I had a lot of fun chatting with her. She and I are getting together next month. I think it's been since I was 20 years old since I saw her last. She's having a huge 40th Birthday Bash and Fred and I are invited. It should be a lot of fun. It's been fun being back in touch. Seems like I've been getting back in touch with a lot of old friends lately. It's a lot of fun.

I have a story to write. I just haven't had the time to get it together lately. I have notes.. I just need to put them into my story. I had my 3rd annual trip to Alabama this past December. I took notes. We fit SO much into such a small amount of time that I had to take notes.... Keep an eye out for my 2008 Alabama trip story. Stay tuned!

It looks like snow out there. very grey. It feels like snow... I wanna be home in my comfys!

Tomorrow is Wednesday. I think I can handle that. :) Hump day always makes me smile.

Oh... today is Chris Redshaw's Birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS! I LOVE YOU SWEETIE PIE! :) I hope she reads this. If not today...soon!

Things are good. Smooth and easy right now. Not much to report. No news is good news.

:)