Backt to the GRIND tomorrow!

I have been fighting with my computer since last night with trying to get pictures on my blog. If you notice that I have posted a few today, it's because I have been desperate to get the computer straight!!!! UGH!!! I am frustrated with it.......

Hope this is a smooth and easy week. I hope when I get to my office I don't forget all my passwords, and how to do my job. LOL!

Happy Happy New Year! I am going to do my very best to make this one heck of a fabulous year! Quite honestly, these past two years haven't been the best!

xox

Plans and Events for 2011

I know of some things that will be happening this coming year. Let me see if I can make some fun and new things happen too!

Weddings:
My Aunt Suzie will be marrying the love of her life, Duane. He is such a great guy and so perfect for her! She has been through a series of marriages, and spent time with such douche bags. This guy is her perfect prince charming, and I am SO happy for her!!! I couldn't imagine her with anyone else, and I look forward to their wedding this spring!!!!!

Meg!!! Ahhh....my precious MEG!!! I love her. She and Ryan will be getting married this November. I am so excited for them! What a great co-worker, friend, and sweet human being. They should have a great wedding!!! I know she's been looking forward to it for 2 years now.. It will definitely be one to remember!!!

----------

Divorces and or separations:

Jessica and Joe Thompson. I can't believe they are going to divorce. I mean, when I met them in 1994/95 while living in Missouri (MISERY) I met them. I never thought they would stay together as long as they did, but now... fast forwarding all these years later, and 3 children, who knew it would fall apart now? I feel badly for her. And, I guess I feel badly for him. It's hard to make a marriage work, but after all they've been through together, I figured they would hang in there. I suppose I was wrong.....

Ilyndove and Steven. So, they broke up last summer ...wow, that went by fast. Seems like yesterday I was at their house chasing Ilyn around trying to suck on her toes (lol). Anyway, she was going to get a divorce in 2010, but it didn't happen. I'd guess she would complete that chapter sometime this year and get on with her life, and her relationship with Dave. Dave divorced his wife Kathy, after being apart from her for the past 5 years. Now, it's Ilyn's turn to close that door.

I can't say for sure who I can picture breaking up this year, but I can say that I predict that Kathy may let Billy go. That was a disaster to begin with, and the fact that they are married, but living apart (like a town or two) is so bizarre. And the idea that he went off to Vegas to live for awhile without her is insane... but I'm not sure if it's he who was insane for going to live his "dream" in Vegas, or she who is Insane for taking him back when he came back from living his "dream". lol. I'd predict that this might be the year that they go their separate ways. Just saying....

------------------------------------------------

This year:
Brooke will turn 15 and finish the 9th grade.

Brandon will turn 17 (omg) and finish 10th grade.

I will celebrate my 43rd Birthday.

Fred will celebrate his 49th Birthday.

I will be married to Fred for 10 years.

I will be at Rider for 6 years as of next month....

I will go on my 7th (or is it 8th) cruise. This will be my first on the NCL Gem. From Port of New York to Bermuda. The most beautiful place on earth.


I'm sure I'll be adding to this list. But, these are things I can think of off the top of my head. This should be an interesting year!

Sunday, lazy Sunday

So, today was quite a lazy day. Although I look pretty full of life in this picture (it is from today), I feel like I could have stayed in bed all day long!!!!

Went to Freddy's apartment with some pizza to celebrate Bethany's 4th Birthday. The apartment is looking good. They're making it, and it must feel like an incredible accomplishment for them. I hope it continues to get easier as time passes. I know it's a great experience for them as a family. I wasn't feeling really well, so we didn't stay that long. We had pizza, sang Happy Birthday, cake, gifts, and out the door. Bethany was happy we were there. The kids are absolutely adorable.

Other exciting stuff going on...
Mom and Dad and the house in Stony Brook. This house is located right up the street from where I grew up. It's not something they're looking into buying to live in on a permanent basis, but rather on weekends, during the summer at times, etc.. and a nice bonus would be that it would be available to me when I wanted to go visit the Island. I would go a lot more often if I had a place to land. Staying in Hotels are limited and get expensive, and staying with my Granny is pretty much uncomfortable, so I haven't done that in years. So, if Mom and Dad get this house, it would be an incredible investment, as well as a great opportunity for me to go back to my roots and spend some time re-visiting my life as it once was.... I think by the sounds of it, I'll be making a day trip out there next weekend to see the house. Fred will be taking a look at the structure of the house, and all the heating, plumbing, etc to see if it's okay. I know nothing about that stuff, so I am just interested in seeing the house, the location, running around town for a bit... I can easily entertain myself there. I am always looking for something to jog my memories of living there. And, I'm always looking around to see if I recognize people, places, etc... it's nice. Feels strange going there, and I want it to feel good. I hope to be visiting a lot more often to where it feels comfortable again. I don't know if that makes sense, but it's how I feel.

I hope they buy the house. I'm pretty excited about it, and I know they are too. They can't stop talking about it. I think it's sweet. I sure hope it all works out. Life is to short to not be enjoying it all... and I think it would benefit everyone if they buy it.

Happy Sunday!

Happy Sunday....
Last day of my vacation. *Sigh....

I actually slept in this morning. I can't believe it! I slept until almost 9:00 a.m.!!!! Yeah for me! I guess my body knew today would be the last day I could sleep in before having to go back to work.. so I did it! Now, I DID wake up at 3:17 a.m. but I went straight back to sleep. And now I'm finishing my second cup of coffee in bed, and will soon get prepared for my day. I'm kinda dreading that I am wrapping this vacation up. It was so nice being off.

I'm looking forward to a New Year, with new hopes and new opportunities for happier times in life. I plan on making a lot of small changes in my life that will eventually make a big difference in my future. I believe it's worth the effort to gain the results I'm looking for. Small steps... to good things. I'm looking forward to it!!!!

I'm committing to taking more photo's. I mean, not just people pictures, but places & things, like I used to. At one point in my life I was able to STOP and take things in. I don't want to lose that passion for life. Barns... falling apart, weeds growing all around them... I loved taking pictures of them. So unique. It's been years. I'm going back to that. I am going to begin posting my photography. Sexy and fun stuff too... I'm getting back to some of the things like that. I miss it. I can tell a whole story with a picture. I look forward to that. Keep your eye out!

I better get my day started. I have a lot to do!!!!!

PEACE!


xo

Smile.... it's a new year!

 

friends forever

 

Hello World...

 

Fred Buliding..

 

Fred Misbehaving...

 

Jimm... Misbehaving