Sentencing Day - Feb 4th, 2011

Okay... So I was having some mixed feelings about sentencing day coming up... and then I came across a few email exchanges and I stopped feeling bad about it.
Here's the thing. When someone goes out of their way to intentionally hurt you or your family, without a second thought...that's bad..

So, he's facing 190 years in prison, over 3 million in fines, AND all the nasty, dirty assets will be seized. Good. He deserve it. And, I hope he can read this one day from your prison cell.

For you....

Just read this portion of your email that I'd like to share with whomever views my blog:
"As for the threat of violence you made to me and my property I am not taking this lightly and have turned this e-mail over to the local authorities in case something happens to me or my family or property they will know where it is coming from as well as filing a restraint order."

Right... very good.
So, you know what I have to say to you.. sucker....
Enjoy those days and nights ahead of you. You made life hell for us, and I know you hurt other people in ways that are unforgivable. You deserve what ever sentence you get. And to think I was beginning to feel sorry for you. You never felt badly about what you did to us. You joked about it to people. You joked to us about the things you'd done... but we never knew just how fucking bad it was.

The stripper you humiliated at your big Birthday Bash.. I hope she remembers your name and looks you up on google someday. At least she would feel a little less humiliated, knowing you are paying for some of the crap you put people through...

And your partner in crime... his ways with women, his fabulous rape tactic, and leaving poor, innocent women out on the side of the road like they are nothing but garbage... I hope he gets his full 100 years that he's facing. I'll be sure to follow up on that one too. How funny will it be for him when he's being used up like a bitch in prison? Not so funny I'll bet. I wonder if he'll think of the women he did that to, when it's happening to him.

I hope it was worth it......

A-hole.

Maryfaith and Me. LOVE you Maryfaith!

Triumph Brewery

Christmas Shopping...

It's time.....

I have not done a bit of shopping yet, so today I am going to get out there with my hubby and try to get something accomplished!

Fireplace Fun

If you have a fireplace in the bedroom, it's important to open the vent hood when burning a log. :)
Okay, so the vent is open.

WTH?

LOL!

It's a little foggy in the house....
And, needless to say, we've evacuated the bedroom.

I hope the Fire Department doesn't show up.

Elements Of Asia Hibachi Style Christmas Party

Wine and Saki
Saki and Wine
Wine
Saki
Great friends and good foods
Party time
Gift giving and gift stealing
Wine and Saki
Saki and Wine

Fun and beautiful girls.....
Co-workers, my second family....

I love my girls.
I love my job...
I enjoy Holiday parties with them <3

Now I'm home....
More wine...
It's Friday and I'm happy for that

Hubby with a 40 (or two)
me with my wine.
Pinot..


T.V and relaxation.

Happy Friday!

The Movie of the Night...

Stay tuned for "Erin's Review"

lol

Seriously, Erin... what are you doing????

I haven't done a thing to get ready for Christmas. I know. I could be out there right now taking care of business, but I'm not. I'm curled up on the couch complaining about it. I hope to get all of my shopping done over the next 8 days.. as if I have much choice. It's almost Christmas!

I'm looking forward to that week off between Christmas and New Years. I'm also looking forward to seeing Jimm and Monica on New Years Eve in Baltimore. It will be the first year that we celebrate New Years Eve out of the house in many years. It's safe for us since we'll be staying at the hotel attached to the Party. I hope it's a nice time. Open bar only means something to me if I don't have to drive. And, I won't... so I'm excited about the NYE! And then, bring on 2011! The past two years have been so trying on so many people. It's been tough on us... I definitely welcome 2011 with an open mind, heart, and a better outlook.

Work week. Well, it's been a little hectic, then quiet... hectic, quiet.... It's been a strange week. Tomorrow is our party at Elements of Asia. It's going to be new, different and interesting. Hibachi style for over 30 of us. Should be interesting! I always love the games that we play with the gifts. It's a lot of fun. I usually end up with a crappy gift, after starting with a good one that someone steals from me. lol I don't care anymore. I used to get frustrated, but now I just don't mind at all.... it's all a silly game

Other than that, I look forward to the weekend. I'm looking forward to a night of fun with friends, and then a quiet night.... yeah!

Where the Wild Things Are

This is from one of the hottest days of summer 2010. I think I was partially dying of heat exhaustion. :) But, it was a fun weekend..... and my clothes are still on at this point.

 

Thank you Mr. President ....Rozanski...

So, President Rozanski hosted his annual Holiday party at Rider U. It was nice, as always. This year - no alcohol. I suppose that's a good thing. The last thing we need is an alcohol related accident after a holiday party at Rider. We've had some tragic losses due to the same thing, and to be an employee and drinking and driving would be the worst. I think he's made a very wise decision. It only takes one dumb ass to get out there and kill someone, or themselves....

It was nice though. I will be totally honest. I was in no mood at all to go. I felt like sitting at my desk and just getting some peace... BUT, I went. I socialized, and I had a nice time. I'm glad I went.

Now it's time to slip into something more comfortable and go to the store. And, this weekend I hope to get some Christmas shopping done.

Round two Hump Day photo!

I've been away from my blog and from posting my hump day pictures for so long that I've decided to do a double hump today!!! Beautiful!!! Enjoy.

Happy Happy HUMP Day

Wow.. it's cold and it's dark!

This is me leaving work today at 5:00! Super dark, and freezing cold!

What a day I tell ya!

CRAMPS CRAMPS CRAMPS... Please go away... I have been taking medicine like every 4 hours, and I am in the kind of pain that I can't even describe! UGH!!!!!! Why is it so bad right now? I should have never thrown away those pain meds the doctor prescribed. However, as my hubby pointed out, DEATH being one of the side effects was pretty much the deciding factor to that one!
All is well though otherwise. :)

Today is another freezing cold day! Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Hello Miss Winter, you total bitch!

I had a really nice lunch today with Mom, Meg, and Cindy. It was the Holiday lunch and discount day at the Book Store. Nice. I think all of my lunches this week are on the house. I have 2 free lunches left at the Faculty Dining for finding that icky bug in my lunch last week.. today at the store, tomorrow at the President's party... Thursday another free bug lunch (lol), and Friday, our division luncheon out of the office. Well, I'm saving money there. I'm happy about that. I just wish I felt better!!!!!!

Rudy is sneezing a lot today. And he never covers his mouth. That is one of my worst pet peeves!!! RUDY.. COVER YOUR MOUTH WHEN YOU SNEEZE!!!!! And, Pam is spraying so much Lysol in the office that I'm choking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Monday's Thought Provoking Question

Monday Monday....

What a day!!!!!

First of all, it was freezing cold and windy. I couldn't bundle up well enough! Brrrrr.....

And, I had a difficult time getting over that movie we watched last night:
Soldier's Girl.
It was a true story, and according to the reviews and such, the movie was made almost exactly as the real life story. It was so disturbing, sad, and quite difficult to watch at times. But, the truth is, there's bad people out there that could probably relate to the movie on a whole different level than me. Sick. I'm disgusted just thinking about it.
I woke up in the middle of the night thinking about the movie..... and then had to talk about it a little today to try to get it out of my system.
I believe that people should be able to love who they love without other's messing with them and making them feel like nothing for it. It's not someone else's right to hurt anyone for the choices other's decide to make.
Anyway, it bothered me. I was mad over the movie. And to try to imagine it was created from real events, and people.... ugh. I hate them. I HATE them.


I'm going to sleep like a rock tonight. I can tell.....

Good-night.....

Peace.

Random Fact about Me.

I am 42 and have never been kissed under the mistletoe.

Sunday night Movie in Bed.

I am ready to watch my movie in bed tonight. I am feeling so bad I can't stand it. UGH!!!! I really need to climb into bed and feel better. I took medicine and I'm just waiting for it to kick in. My hip hurts so bad that I can hardly get comfortable at all. There's no happy comfy for me right now....
Okay, so this movie is supposed to be fantastic. According to the Netflix information. I'm all about controvercial, sexually charged movies. This one seriously looks good. I'll have to let you know once I'm done watching it!!

Today, Tyler came over to hang out with Brooke, and Brandon went to Mom and Dad's to do his raking. I think he's happy to be finished! Fred went to Jimmy's to help him with the door, and I stayed home feeling ill. I did have good company. I enjoyed talking with Brooke and Tyler. And, I convinced them to decorate the tree while I went grocery shopping.It worked. :) And, the tree is beautiful.

I'm going to call it a night. Time to get out of these jeans! I'm miserable and need some soft, comfy wear.

Fingers crossed for a good movie!

Sunday Morning

I should be sleeping. I should be wrapped up tight in my bed, sleeping like a baby. But, I'm not. Instead, I've had my coffee, and I'm here with the computer.... looking at my Sunday morning Postsecret, and blogging.... Cozy and warm.

What a great night we had. I really enjoy the company of Shea and Q. We have so much in common it's amazing. Okay, so maybe it's not "amazing", but it's nice to actually have some things in common with another couple. And I adore Shea. She reminds me a lot of myself, except she's blond! Q is a sweetie. It was just really fun! And, wow.... I'm such a cheap date! I can't believe drinking 3 beers could hit me so hard, so fast. I think it was also the fact that I hadn't eaten since noon. Yeah, I'm gonna go with that.
And fun winning money! Not a ton...but to leave the casino with cash in my pocket is a great feeling. Especially after spending over 6 hours there!

I look forward to getting together with them this week. Should be nice.

I have so much to do today. Decorating the tree is one of the things on my list. I'm hoping the kids will want to do it like they've wanted to every year since I can remember. Sadly, they are growing up...and things like that don't thrill them the way it used to. The magic is gone. And, it's hard for me to feel the enthusiasm. I want the magic back. However, it's impossible. I suppose the best I can do now is hope that we just enjoy the moments we do spend together over the holidays. Together.

I guess I should get moving. I'm so lazy this morning. Being out until 3:00 isn't easy for this 42 year old girl. I'm not 20 anymore..... lol

Sept 2009 - On the Set of the Martha Stewart Show

 

Me and my best friend Monica

 

Brrrrr ... Baby it's cold out

I can take the cold, but I'll say this..... It's getting harder and harder as the years go by.
The photo above was taken this past February when we were returning to Baltimore from our week long cruise with Jimm and Monica. We had just visited Florida and the Bahamas, and it wasn't a whole lot better than it was up North! Okay, so it was sunny and warm in the Bahamas.... But, it sure wasn't warm enough to go swimming or anything.

Okay, so I'm getting off track. Not unusual for me!

It's Saturday, and it's December. I hope this is a better weekend.

Watching a late night movie with my girl.

Life.

I realize more and more each day that I'm not getting any younger. I can accept that, but I will also admit that I'm definitely not ready to grow old. I'm scared of that....

I'm also realizing that I lived a rather sheltered life as a kid. I'm not sure how I did that, since many of my memories of growing up included my parents being pretty well absent. Not in the way that they didn't care about me, but they worked hard, and they were often caught up in the things that were consuming their life that I was unaware of at the time. I did not live in a perfect home with a white picket fence like I thought I did. And, that's okay. And, somehow I survived...

However, I am now finding myself in a position as a Mom where I now have to make sure my kids do well, and make the best choices they can. I have been noticing that I'm the one now that works hard and gets caught up in the things that are consuming my life. I don't want to be that for them. I am different than my Mom in a many ways... I try to make sure I keep the lines of communication open with my kids. I share my life's experience with them and talk about how I understand what they are going through in their lives, at this point, and the age they're at. I know they think I'm crazy at times, and I know sometimes they think I don't understand. I do. I really really do. I want to be the best I can be for them. I want them to grow up to be strong and happy. I'm going to work harder to be a better parent. I need to do that... for them, for me.

RAMBLE. Yes... random thought, not at all.

Brooke is 14 and Brandon is 16. Soon, in the blink of an eye, they will be all grown up and I won't get a second chance to do this. I love them with all of my heart. There's no doubt about that.

 

Absolutely Beautiful.

Snug- A - Fied!

I don't care what anyone says... I love me a comfy, pink snuggie! I am totally serious. They look shabby, and feel like they aren't the slightest bit warm, but they are fabulous! LOL!!!! This is my second winter/cold season with my snuggie and I wouldn't change a thing about it! :) I only have one complaint. Since I'm a shorty, standing at only 5' 3", this cozy warmness is much to long for me when I stand up. So, walking with a snuggie can be a challenge. I have to wrap it around by body, and try not to trip over it. Okay, so the arms are a little long too. But, that's only a problem when I'm trying to type. So, if there are a bunch of typo's on my message tonight, it's the snuggie's fault.

Who'd of thought I could actually find enough to say about a snuggie? Leave it to me, miss talk a lot.

Other than that, today was just kind of regular. A few rather interesting moments, a couple fun laughs.. but that's about it. The day started out really crappy, but I'll admit, it did improve as the day progressed.

The Christmas tree is going up this weekend. I'm hoping the magic comes back for me, and I can begin to enjoy the Christmas season.

Tis the season....
I don't want to feel bad...
Bah Hum bug.

Wednesday Night

So, after the chaos in the house last night, I watched this movie with Fred. It was okay, and there were parts that actually made me laugh really good. Going in to this, I had no idea what the movie was going to be about or anything. And, the parts that I expected to be funny were not so much, yet I'd be surprised with a really good laugh when I least expected it. I love those moments in movies. Hell, I love those moments in life.

Speaking of life. I want some more laughing moments, and less stressful, sad, hurting, miserable moments. I am exhausted. I am hoping for a good weekend. Fingers crossed. Everything has been so crazy bad lately. I don't want that. I'd love some crazy good though. :)

Funny... lack of sleep will leave me stumped for words. Yep, me. Stumped! I so often can't shut the hell up, yet right now I feel like I'm scrambling for things to say. Sometimes it's best to say nothing at all.. especially after a sleepless night....

Maybe I'll find some hidden energy after lunch. I need a pick me up.