Happy Day!

On this day, 13 years ago
I discovered the true meaning of unconditional love....
At 4:50 p.m, my son was born.
This was the day my life began....

Happy Birthday Brandon.

My beautiful boy.

Today, is a celebration for me, too.

:)

Happy Hump Day!

Wooohoooo Wednesday is here!
:) :) :) :) :) :)

*Does a Happy it's Wednesday dance

Happy day.

I hope it is, for you.

Boy was I a busy little bee during my extended lunch hour! :)
Went shopping with my best buddy, Eveline!
We had a blast!
I accomplished a lot, and it felt great. I have not been in the mood to shop for the Holiday's AT ALL, but this really worked out well.
And, the time is flying. I can't believe it's already past 3:00!
Now, I should get myself to work. I'm having the most difficult time focusing, as I have finally caught a break in this busy time of year.
I hope this message finds you with a smile. I hope that life is good to you, and those you love~

Peace~

It's true. It's exactly how I feel today.
I am so lucky, so blessed.
I don't need to be perfect. Heck, it would be to difficult to maintain anyway!
So, for today... I am proud of who I am, and the path I have taken, in this life of mine.

It's BEAUTIFUL out there!!!! What's going on??? I thought it was freezing cold - but it's like 60 or something!
I'm loving it!!!!!!

So, here I am again! :)

This week is SO quiet, compared to the last month. I'm so glad, because it's been tough. I can handle a lot, honestly. But, with the crazy work schedule, and so much other crap going on, this is a welcome change.

So, things are peachy!!!!

I'm looking forward to a great rest of the week! And, FRIDAY - I'll be off! On a super, spectacular weekend adventure! I'm really looking forward to it.

:)

Happy Tuesday!

Sunday... Sunday....

Wow! What a long weekend! Yeah! It was loooooong, and relaxing!
Not a lot of excitement going on.... but we didn't run run run!!!
Okay, let me reflect a little on some of the things that I did.....


I wore Comfy clothes!!! No work clothes this weekend!!! Yippie!!!!!!

And, I visited with Julie!!!!!! And her daughter Jory!!! And, I met Rudy.....



Let me say, the visit with them on Saturday night was very nice. Rudy seems nice, but I do have my concerns.... Long story short (Erin? Can she make a story short???).. Well, I'll try. Julie met Rudy online. She did NOT want to go out with him. She told me that they would chat on the phone for hours at a time. I convinced her to give it a try (back in June). She loved the date. As a matter a fact, she kept on dating him! Now, it's November. HE LIVES WITH HER! Ok... you think that might be "quick", well - SHE'S PREGNANT. Nope, not kidding. And, she's not newly pregnant. She's about 5 months along. *shrugs.. I'm not judging. I'm just concerned. VERY concerned. But, she's not 20 years old. She is a grown woman. And, it's only because I care so much about her, that I worry about her, Jory, and their future. But, I have to step back, and just support her as a friend should do. Hug her if she needs a hug, and listen, if she needs to talk. 21 years of friendship means something. So, there you have it. Long story, short!

I also played with my pussy cats! Meeeow!
Look at these sweet cats at play!


And, I ate. And fell asleep on the couch a few times....
Watched some movies.
Took really nice, LONG showers....
Had lots of coffee..
Played photographer.

I did cleaning, laundry..
and even ran out to the store, and got some Birthday shopping done. Yep! My boy will be a teenager on the 29th! Wow, where have the years gone?????



Oh... I can't forget to mention this:
I got to visit my Grandmother on Thanksgiving. That was fantastic. I just adore her more than I could ever express in words, or here... blogging. She is one of the most special people in my life. Every time I see her, I realize how much she has impacted my life. She teaches me something new, every time I visit with her. And, she does it without knowing. I just love her so much. <3

Well, that about sums it up. Nothing major going on. Nothing earth shattering... just a long weekend.

Just my life.

Friday!

Hi :)
It's Friday!!!!!!!

And, it's cold as can be!!!!!!! Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr........ But, how can I complain?? Well, I'm NOT! I LOVE the colder weather. As long as it's sunny, I'm happy. I only get caught up in that S.A.D. stuff when it's grey, dark...and no sign of sunny days.

So, NO way could you have caught me out there shopping today! No thank you, no way! I did that early Black Friday shopping once, and that was it. I like a bargain as much as the next person... but how crazy are these people?? UP all night, waiting outside a store, in hopes of grabbing up a deal (or two)... shoving, pushing, fighting, cursing, cutting in line... no thank YOU! (lol). I tried it, two years ago. It was terrible. The monster came out in all of these people. "me me me" is all you could see. NOT my cup of tea. Never, ever again. Nope.....not me.

SO, I didn't sleep late ( I can't ), but I took my time, and relaxed a lot! I also decided that I wanted my girlfriend to come over tomorrow night. SO, I contacted her, and invited her over for dinner. That should be nice. I look forward to it. :) Julie and I don't see each other often, and we've been very good friends for 21 years. We've grown apart, and come back together. It's awesome. We still don't spend a lot of time together, but she knows that at any time, she could call me - and I'd be there for her. It's just the way it is, for me. And, she knows it. :)

What else? Well, I have not been feeling well at all. I have not felt this tired (Or dizzy) in years and years.... and it makes me a little uncomfortable. It's one of those things where you wonder if you'll ever feel "normal" again. I have actually been falling asleep on the couch and stuff. It's just not like me. I usually have a lot more energy. I hope it goes away soon. I want to feel the energy.... again.

That's about it, for now. Thanksgiving was nice. Peaceful. And today, peaceful. Nice. :)

Tonight - movie night!
Tomorrow - Julie comes over!
And, the kids have friends over for the night. Wow, it's been quiet around here!

Happy Friday!

Gobble Gobble...

:)

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!
So much to be grateful for :)

wooohoooo!! I'm home!

Please excuse the pale look that I'm sporting.. not feeling my best today!


Hanging out & relaxing with my "mini-me" (lol) she really is.....

Taking silly pics... having fun!

Funny face girls!

Happy Hump Day!!

Oh yes! 1/2 Day - here at work. I am so glad. I really need a break. So much going on. So little time to enjoy the simple things in life. One being, time to relax, and enjoy some peace and quiet......

I hope you have a great Holiday! I'm looking forward to it. I most look forward to staying in bed a little longer tomorrow morning. :) I'm so easy to please!

Nothing much going on.

Enjoy this day.

Maybe a bubble bath would be nice tonight...

Well, it's almost the end of my work day, and it's really the first opportunity I've had to post here, on my blog.

What a week (already).....

Tomorrow is a 1/2 day! And then I'm off until next Monday. Yippie. I am so much looking forward to this time off.

Happy Tuesday!

Monday

Happy Day!

Sunday, Rainy Sunday..

Good Afternoon!
It's Sunday!

Today, it is rainy and cold. I'm sitting here in the quiet living room, relaxing, and ready to get some household chores done. Hubby is in bed. He's recovering from the Bat Mitzvah party from last night. He had way more than he could handle... and now he's in bed, hoping to recover before the day is done.

Me? I'm just going to take it easy, and enjoy the quiet day. I don't have to pick the kids up until about 7:00 p.m, so I plan on drinking tea, doing laundry, and maybe treating myself to an afternoon movie, here in my living room.

Ok. So, last night....
Well - We have a lot of Jewish friends. It's interesting.... I am not one that follows Judaism, or the Jewish Culture. I never have. I was raised with the teachings, and the beliefs of the Christian Faith. However, I have now attended 5 or 6 Bat/Bar Mitzvahs in my life. It's very uncomfortable to me. And, it's something that I cannot relate to. I have to say, it's always quite an experience to attend one of these services. I am not opposed to it, I just feel completely out of place. But, I do it out of respect to the friends that follow this faith. And despite the fact that it's not for me, it's something they believe very strongly in.

So, on we go....

The party. It was very extravagant. This didn't surprise me. Nate and Judie have always made a huge show of everything they ever do. Nothing is done small, or simple in the life of those two. This was no exception. The reception must have cost them no less than 30k. No kidding. It was just crazy! They hired dancers to dance with the kids (no, not strippers) lol. They had photographers taking pictures and framing them as you wait. Artists doing drawings.... unreal. And, way over the top!

And, as always... Open Bar. So, you could imagine that 90% of the place was highly intoxicated. The other 10% was either kids, or designated drivers.....

And, you could never guess who I was seated next to?!?!?!? Crazy Stalker Steve! He was all over the place. Well, funny.. I can handle most anything. So, I didn't care. But, as always, he was very interested in me, or shall I say.. parts of me. Every time I would turn his way to answer him when he'd ask me something.. he was speaking to my breasts. By the end of the night, he came right out and asked me my bra size. This guy is seriously a freak. He's so weird I can hardly stand it. But, I don't feel intimidated by him, because he's not just a freak to me. He's a freak to everyone! Not kidding. lol

SO, here we have it. A few pictures from last night. I took some videos, but the music was so loud in there, it's not really even worth posting. I prefer mellow..

So, excuse the poor pics. Lighting bad, and I just looked horrible. Freaky Steve is in one of the pics........ Bet you could pick him right out.

:)

Happy Sunday.

Tomorrow I will clear the slate, and start my week with a smile, and a happy attitude.












hint hint... stalker stalker...

Happy Friday!

What a week!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't like to wish any of my life away, but I have been looking forward to this day, all week! And, when 5:00 rolls along, I am out the door like a bolt of lightening! :)

Crazy, busy, hectic week!

:) :) :)

Happy Friday!!

Taking a deep breath... it's finally quiet in the office (for the moment)

This weekend.
I have a Bat Mitzvah to attend tomorrow. It should be nice. A lot of really nice people will be there that I haven't seen since June. For some reason, I am very popular with this crowd. lol. No comment on that one. However, I do have to deal with a freak that chases me all over the place. lol.... I should have lots of pictures to post on Monday. We'll see how it goes.

Other than that... tonight should be rather quiet. The kids are away this weekend, so there won't the regular 4 kids that are usually living in our home during the wekend. I'm hoping that maybe I can get some Christmas shopping done on Sunday. Believe it or not, I have much of it done already. Not like me, at all. I usually wait until the rush is on, and then I stress myself over everything. Not this year... I have to be able to find peace... because this has not been the most peaceful year. busy busy busy...

Better run. I'm running my mouth too much - and it's still early!

Best wishes to you, on this sunny day.

Good Morning! No, it's not Friday..... It's THURSDAY!!!!!!!!!!!

I kept thinking last night that today was Friday. Nope...
And when I woke up this morning.. Friday??? NOOOOOOO!
It's Thursday!!!!!

Last night.
I did it.
I splurged, for me.
I went to the store and bought my Irish Cream, and Coffee. Decaf.
I didn't want to drink regular coffee... because I was afraid I would be up all night. lol

Ok, I have to admit.. I liked it.

The thought of any type of alcohol mixed with coffee DID NOT appeal to me.
However, my dear friend Eveline told me there's nothing like it...
SO, I tried it. Loved it. I was so relaxed last night. :) It was good.
Mmmmmmm

Today it's raining. A lot.....
And, it supposed to get very cold -
But, it's all good. Because I finally found the perfect coat!
I have been in search for a full length Coat to replace the favorite one I used to have...
And, I found one! Seems silly maybe, that I get excited about something like that. But, it's no easy task when you have to search for a long coat, and you're a shorty like me.
Done!!!! Happy!!!

Today is going to be a good day.....
Rain or shine.

I feel warm and cozy!
:)

I could use some!
Big mistake, not making coffee when I came in this morning!(I had no time at all to do so)
So, I'm tired...
And, Stressed?!?!?! Bailey's and coffee, sounds yummy!




;)

I am the therapist, here are Rider University...

Or, at least the students think I am! lol

It's been a busy day of counseling. Personal issues, classroom issues.....
Do I look like a therapist?
They trust me. It's nice.
I don't mind helping....
But, I have to admit..
It's exhausting!!!! lol

Better late than never!

Happy Hump Day!!!!!!

And what a day it has been!!!!

I hope your day is going well.
A lot going on here.. and there.. and everywhere!

Busy Busy Girl!

Be back later...... Lunch time!

It's nice to be home.
I am totally exhausted.....
Now, I have my little feet up, and I'm finally taking it easy!
Until tomorrow..
:) :) :)
But, for now - I'm going to snuggle with my favorite green blanket, and hop into my comfy clothes!

I'm posting this because I could use a good laugh. My hubby created this with two photo's of me. I think it's very silly.... lol
Make sure you have the sound on....
And, FYI... I can actually dance better than this. LMAO!

I've never posted this. I'm more shy about myself, than I'd like to admit.

Good Morning! And, Happy Tuesday!

Wow... what a morning, so far......
I think we made it through the huge rush. I hope that we have. I entered my building this morning to find about 100 kids waiting outside of my office door. All of them, anxious to register for the 2008 spring semester. It was a breeze. They are so sweet, and pleasant to work with. Most of them have no idea what to do, so it's a bit more complicated than working with the senior class.... oh, we're working with strictly freshmen right now... They are to say the least... very entertaining to work with..

Today is rainy. I have a lot on my mind.....

I'm happy.
I'm sad.
Things are good... not bad...
I feel a little blue.
But, I'm not depressed.
Just sort of an off day.

Maybe it's the weather.

What a crazy day!!!!!!!

I woke up this morning and thought there was a mistake. I was so out of it, I thought it was really Sunday, and the alarm went off by accident. Then, when I realized I had no choice, but to get up for work... I knew it would be a rough day.

I'm not sure where the weekend went. I got out a little, and I was here and there... but feel like I didn't get a whole lot accomplished. And, now I'm back at work! Where does time go?

I think I need a vacation!
Still planning my trip to Vegas.
I have to get past the fear of flying.
There's a whole world out there that I'm missing...
I'm Scared...and, I hate it. I wish I wasn't.

Happy Monday

And the week begins again...

Love Stuff Like This :) Nice song, too! Enjoy - Worth watching.

Happy Rainy Saturday

It's Raining, It's Pouring, and Erin Montgomery is STILL IN BED! wooohooooo! I don't have to get up, and get ready for work!!! Yippie!!! I don't have to be somewhere super early!!!! I'm just in my bed, watching the news, and blogging!!! I might even get up and grab another cup of coffee, and hop back in! It's 9:10 a.m.!!! Most of the time I'm doing something by this time. Not this morning!!! It's nice to enjoy the simple things in life. A little time to relax. :) :) I do appreciate it.

SO, whats the deal?
Well.. I have no idea.
I have lots and lots of laundry to do today....
AND, I have some shopping to do.
I have domestic stuff to do at home, and I look forward to it.

This has been a strange week. It went by really quick, but it was different.

My interview was huge for me.
Routine for others... maybe.
It's weighing heavy on me. In so many ways. All the time I waited to have the interview, I didn't even think that they might possibly be interested in me. Now, I learn that they are.... and I feel conflicted. I know. It's all about being a creature of habit. Change is a tough thing for me. Even if it's a change for the best. Something I need to work on. I love people. I get along with most everyone... and people seem to like me just fine. However, I always worry... What if this.. what if that...
*sigh
Get a grip, Erin......

So, for the weekend - I will try not to think about it. Only good, positive thoughts about things, and people that make me smile.

And it will all be ok. Whatever "it" is.


ramble ramble ramble

Happy weekend!

Boy was this a busy morning!!!

Ok.. my little bubble has burst just a bit :(
I have never had such an incredible interview. It was fantastic!
However, I have a friend in Human Resources who informed me that I do not have seniority over the 2 applicants. AND, due to the Union laws... I will not be chosen unless the Supervisor wants me so bad that she's willing to go up against the board..blah blah blah...
Oh, to be the "New girl" *Sigh.
Everyone has worked here for about 100 years. lol

We'll see what happens.
Whatever it is - I'm happy with.

Let me think...
What's happening this weekend?
Oh, a bunch of no plans! wooohooo!!!
I love to be a homegirl! Can't wait to maybe sleep in a few minutes extra tomorrow -
Maybe catch up on some laundry...cleaning.. time with the kids!
Nice :) :) :) :) :)

Maybe I'll even pamper myself a little. :)
We'll see.....

Today is cold, and quiet.

My head is pounding. I have a huge headache...... Soon I might take some medicine.

Today I am a little gray.
Not sure why.
Just not so full of energy.
But, I'm here, with a smile.

YUMMY! Happy Friday!


So - Here we are again!

Happy Friday.

Just smile. The weekend is within our reach.....

Time to relax.. enjoy this beautiful world.

TGIF
TGIF
TGIF!

:)

Good Morning!

It's Thursday!!! Time to warm up with a nice hot cup of coffee, and get the day started!

Happy Day!

Today is my Interview. I look all spiffy and stuff. :) Sorta like a Librarian. But, little do they know what lies beneath the surface! woohooooo!!!!! Grrrrrrrrr... Tiger! (lol)

So, what else......
I met a really nice person this morning. You see, in the State of New Jersey it's a law that you cannot pump your own gas. SO, I was getting gas - and the attendant wanted to strike up a conversation with me while my car was filling up. He was from Pakistan. Very friendly. He wanted to tell me all about his family. His kids, his wife. He told me how he was grateful to live here in the United States, and how he feels so good, but he misses his family terribly. It was nice. He was difficult to understand, but I got it. I think he was so happy that I was willing to listen. I don't think many people are. Most of the time, I'd think that at that very location, people want to stop in, get their gas, and move on. I did, but in a split second, I realized that it wouldn't hurt, to smile back, and listen to his story. :)
When I left, his smile was huge as can be, and I was happy.

Nice start to a cold, sunny day.

Every little moment counts.

Happy Thursday.

This is Great. And, it looks delicious! Yum!

Listen to this song! WOW.
Heard it this morning on my way in to work. It gave me chills through my body where I didn't know I could get chills.....
The voice, the style of her singing, and the words of this classic song... Amazing.
Worth listening to.

It's Here! Wednesday! Happy Hump Day!

Breath in...
Breath out...

Today is going to be a good day...

This job is good...
This job is great.....
I love my job...
I love my job...

lol!

(What's Erin's problem?)

I left here yesterday with my head down... and I think I was mumbling some words under my breath that I don't feel comfortable saying out loud. lol

Right at 5:00 p.m - I had the most Irate student come in to my office and raise hell at me for no good reason. She was screaming and crying, telling me she hates me, hates Rider University, etc... I stood there for a moment, just watching her carry on. I then proceeded to tell her that I was here to help her, take care of her... etc... and she calmed down (a tiny bit). What a mess. First of all.. the girl needs help (on an emotional level). Something that I am not qualified to help her with. Second, why me? LMAO! I can take abuse... but heck... that was so uncalled for!

Ok. Got that off my back. Now, I can begin the day with a smile.
:) :) :) :) :)

Oh, before I forget.....

HAPPY HUMP DAY!!!!!! We have made it to the middle of the work week.

Let's celebrate!

:)

Oh.. and one more rant... (lol) If my Co-Worker coughs in my face again without covering her mouth, I might just scream like the student that was in here yesterday!
lolol... not really. But, how can a woman stand there coughing in someone's face like that and not cover her mouth? I'm not being unreasonable to expect that, am I?
:P :P :P :P :P :P

Grab The Shades!!! The Sun Has Come Out To Play!



Since we now have to deal with the fact that by 5:00 p.m it's dark out... It's important to take advantage of the sunshine!!!

It was pouring this morning -
Now it's beaming!!!!!!!!!!!!

Eveline and I ran out for lunch. It's GORGEOUS out there!!!!! So, it was a nice ride. We laugh a lot when we're together. She "gets" me. It's nice. Not everyone does. As a matter a fact... (lol) very few people do! So, it's a fun time when we're in each other's company. She thinks I'm a nut, and I KNOW she is :) :) :) :) :)

It's all good. I'm feeling really good today. Not a bad week! Keeping my chin and my spirits up. :)

Tuesday

Good Morning, and Happy Tuesday!!!!

It's cold, and rainy. It's the kind of day that makes me want to stay tucked away in my bed... with lots of pillows, blankets, and maybe a good movie! Or several good movies!

Speaking of movies....

I saw the movie "Reign Over Me" on Sunday night.
I waited for over a year to see it.
It was fair. It took awhile to get to the point of the movie.. But of course, after I was "hooked" - I cried and cried. It was definitely a movie to cry over.

Hmm.... what else...

I'm a bit tired. Need more coffee.......

then, I'll be wide awake, and ready to go!

MONDAY

Good Morning, and Happy Monday!!!

It's a beautiful Morning. So many things to be thankful for!
And, I have such positive energy this morning - which for me, on a Monday Morning - is sometimes hard to achieve. :)

The weekend was just beautiful. The weather was perfect, and the colors of the world amazed me.....

And there was a lot of traveling going on...

So, where do I begin? lol!

Friday : New Jersey Shore.
Saturday : The Pocono Mountains
Sunday : Local

Oh, and the kids have a new baby sister! Noooooooooooo...... no surprises here! Their Step Mom gave birth to a little baby girl. We all went to the hospital to see her. She is very sweet. And, the kids were very excited. It was nice. Diana is now a Mommy. I'm thinking that someday, she'll understand me better. I'm hoping she will.

I had a nice weekend. I wish they could all be so peaceful.

When I say that.. I mean on an emotional level. And, the beauty of it all.

Life isn't all black and white. Some people live their life as though it is. I believe that there are shades of many colors, in between.

I know. To many, this makes no sense at all. And, I can't quite find the words to explain how I feel, or what I mean. It's just something that comes from within...

Weekend Pictures!

Looking like a Naughty Girl (lol) Finding ways to entertain myself.. Grrrrrrrr



COMFY & COZY FOR A MOMENT....



COFFEE... Mmmmmmmm!



LETS HIT THE ROAD, IT'S BEAUTIFUL OUT HERE!



I LOVE THE COLORS OF FALL!