TGIF!

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh It's Friday!!!!! Time to let loose and have a great weekend!!!!!

Well, ok... Can't let loose until I walk out the door at 5:00 p.m.
But I'm going to do just that! This has been a crazy long weekend - Full of new and exciting adventures!!! I sat down last night and felt this enormous headache coming on. This morning I woke up with a stiff neck, and terrible headache. I think everything has finally caught up to me! Whew!

The nice thing about today is...... It's not only Friday, but hubby and I are going upstate PA tomorrow morning for a nice get-away. There's a place we like to go, way up on the Susquehanna River. It's so peaceful and beautiful. This is a special place to us. Really old.. and lot's of cool places to visit. It's always been a spot that we'd run to when we needed to get away. It was just last night that I realized how long it's been. It has been a year and a half! WOW! Where has the time gone?? So.... we're getting our fix. Packing our weekend bag, and hitting the road tomorrow! I hope it's a nice time. :)

The kids will go with their Dad this weekend. I hope they have a nice weekend. :)

Not much else going on. Just a regular Friday morning.

Happy day.
Have a good one.

Thursday night... May 1, 2008

Today is the first day of May. Happy May! I would have blogged today (earlier) but I was very busy at work.
My day started with meeting the Vice President of University Advancement. He was very pleasant. He explained that Keith (The Director of Major Gifts) would be the one to make the ultimate decision about hiring me, which I felt good about. Then he told me that he felt I would be a "perfect fit" for the team. WOW. That felt really good. The position I have applied for is huge. A really major part of the job includes planning and organizing fund raisers and events for potential Donors to the University. It's all about bringing in big money to the University. They deal with people that earn millions, and donate a bunch to Rider. I would be right there on the front line. Making the calls, setting up the meetings, doing the monthly budget, etc... A LOT different than the work I do right now. I feel really blessed to have an opportunity like this. I feel like my life is taking a huge turn... Keith wants to mentor me. He's highly respected, and well loved through out campus. He's produced more than they ever expected over the past few years. Last year alone he increased the Major gifts by 43%. Big time stuff. And I just might have something to do with the future donations that will be coming in. VERY COOL! According to the Interviewers, they are very supportive with promoting, mentoring, and helping the team grow. Something I have only dreamed of ever being a part of.

Bottom line...... I sit at my desk praying that I see the call come in from HR. It hasn't happened ..... but I'm hoping it will, SOON!!!!

So, today was a good day. If nothing else, my confidence is building back up. Something I've been losing..little by little, lately.

Not much really to report. I've just been really busy inside my silly head....

The song posted below. Well, funny... it came on this morning on my way to work. Right before my interview. I felt close to the words, to the meaning. I know that everything happens for a reason. Whatever "it" is. So... I turned the volume up really loud and sang along. As if I were the star of my own little show. We are... the star... so we have to make the best of our situation. And do the best we can with it. The results are a mere reflection of what we've become, or where we're headed..... I really believe that.

Happy Thursday. Happy May.

Peace.

Another turning point;
a fork stuck in the road.

Time grabs you by the wrist;
directs you where to go.

So make the best of this test
and don't ask why.

It's not a question
but a lesson learned in time.

It's something unpredictable
but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.

So take the photographs
and still frames in your mind.

Hang it on a shelf
In good health and good time.

Tattoos of memories
and dead skin on trial.

For what it's worth,
it was worth all the while.

It's something unpredictable
but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.

(music break)

It's something unpredictable
but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.

It's something unpredictable
but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.

Happy Hump Day!

Let's do a double hump picture today!

Cruise with me Baby!

Getting pictures loaded from our weekend cruise. This one is me, waiting to get on the ship. I was so excited! Like a little kid! lol


Is it Friday Yet?????

Oh... the sun is shining, and I'm feeling happy - inside and out!

Tuesday Funny...

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tuesday!

Keeping it positive... Thinking positive....hoping that there are some huge, amazing changes ahead.....

I just got back from my second interview. It was really great. I felt really good about it. I met with some different people than last week. Bosses of Bosses.... Took a lot of information in, and learned quite a bit about what the University Advancement Department is all about. It's 1 million times different than what I do now on the job. It's HUGE! This position is very important to that office. *gulp!
In any event, If I get this job.. not only do I get a huge pay increase... I'd be the assistant to the Director of Major Gifts, and he seems like a really good, fair, kind, and decent person to work for. So, please cross your fingers for me. This really could open a lot of doors for me. I'm thinking positive.....

What else? Well... not a whole lot. My mind has been very deeply invested in this job stuff lately. I think it's consumed me... and now that I've gone through the most difficult part, I'm going to relax a bit. I'm hoping to catch up on some lost blogging time! I really enjoy blogging!!!!

This weekend I'll be celebrating hubby's Birthday. Although his Birthday isn't until May 8th, we'll be celebrating it "kid free". We do both. When the kids are home, we'll celebrate with cake and presents, on his actual Birthday. This weekend... it's a "ALL YOURS" weekend. What hubby wants, hubby gets. Where he wants to go, what he wants to do. It's a cater to the one you love weekend. And I can't wait! I'm looking forward to is, as he so much deserves anything and everything he wants in life. Heck, he puts up with me!!!!! He's a survivor of all sorts! lol!

Not much else happening.

It's rainy and gray out, but I understand that it's supposed to clear up today. I hope so! A ray of sunshine always makes us feel warm, cozy and happy!!!!!

Happy Tuesday my Friends.......

I hope you're smiling... and feeling good today!

Monday Funny!

SOOOOO Glad it's Friday!!!!!

Whew! What a week!!!!!

I have news!!!!!! I've been called in for a second interview on the job that I interviewed for on Monday! I'm VERY excited!! Please keep your fingers crossed for me!!! I think it's time for a change. I'm hoping it works out. If not, I just move along until a different opportunity comes along. But, I'm hoping this works out!

:) :) :)

Happy Friday my friends!

TGIF!

I love a Giraffe!

Isn't this picture just the most adorable thing you've seen all day?????
It made me smile, so I thought I would share it!
One more day til the weekend!!
I am so glad! Friday can't come soon enough!

Thursday

I have seriously been absent from blogging. Today I am going to give it my all to get some blogging done....

I first want to say... I went on my weekend cruise last weekend. It was very nice. I took over 100 pictures. Yep. I did. I just have to load and post them. And I will. The weekend was very nice. It went too fast. Here are some of the highlights to share:
Our cabin was fabulous. It was sweet and cozy. And the balcony (as always) was our favorite part. There's really nothing like sitting out on your own private balcony and taking in the sites. If all that means, is looking out at the ocean for miles and miles... with no land in site. It's really a feeling I cannot describe.
Something else that really stood out on this particular trip. Passing the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island. Well, we do it every time we cruise. And, we're usually on the pool deck, enjoying the big party they have each time the ship leaves port. This time we opted for a different spot on the ship. We found a quiet place on the 7th floor outside deck. It was peaceful, and very quiet. Very few people there at all. And we loved that. We stood and watched, as we approached Ellis Island. We talked about it a little. It's such an amazing place. It brings very powerful emotions to the surface... and I felt them. Strong... I also observed as others stood and watched, and shared stories about Ellis Island, and the statue... teaching the younger passengers about it. Nice. Very emotional. And I snapped several pictures, looking for the best shot. I think I did well.
We explored the ship as we always do. It was really fun. There's something to be said about being familiar with the boat you travel on. We knew where to go, and it allowed us to enjoy the whole experience. The "newbies" were a little lost, which was a shame, as there's only so much time to enjoy the trip. I would highly recommend that anyone who hasn't cruised before do some homework. The best way to make the most of a cruise is to get to know the ship before you sail. It makes all the difference in the world.
Hubby and I did our bonding. We really enjoyed each other's company. There's been so much going on, so this break was like an incredible gift. One that really feels (at this point) priceless...
We went to Dinner at one of the nicest Restaurants on the Ship. Well, it's actually one of our favorites! Salsa's. The Dining room is gorgeous, and the band plays some amazing music. The windows are all around, looking out at the beautiful ocean. One of god's most amazing creations (if you ask me). It was so romantic. And we ordered a great meal, and enjoyed great conversation. It's moments like those that would be so wonderful to capture, and bottle up for safe keeping.... If only we could.
We enjoyed the Casino. It was a lot of fun. We spent a bunch of time there, and ended up leaving the ship with our casino spending money! It was fun fun fun!!!!
The show we went to was a great one. The Comedian was hysterical. I loved his performance. Two thumbs up!!! And I love the theater they hold the show in. It's HUGE! And very comfy!
And the relaxing time was nice, too. Just laying around, talking and playing. You can't get that time back. But I took it all in. I store the smiles and happy feelings inside my mind, and my heart. When I need a nice place to go, I visit the quiet times, like the ones on the ship. It was a great weekend......

And then it was over. And everything changed. It was like stepping out of a fantasy, and landing in the middle of a tornado. It's been a really bad week. Really bad. It's drained me of any and all energy.. emotionally and physically. And all I want back, is peace, smiles, and happiness. And so today.. I am hoping for a better day. And I'm going to reach out for positive energy, and say and do only positive things. There's a chance it just might make a difference.

It's a beautiful sunny day. I've opened the window in my office, and the fresh air is blowing in, and brushing gently against my legs. The grass has just been cut, so the smell of spring is stronger than ever. The colors are amazing. I wish they would stay this way forever.

It's Thursday. One day away from the weekend. One more step towards new adventures... and new experiences. It's time to open the box.. and pick from our list. It's also time to add more to the list. We should always add more. If we don't, we become stagnant. Who wants that? Life is about living. And, I'm ready for it!

Happy Thursday.

Happy Hump Day!

Gonna Get some laundry done tonight, pack my stuff... and be ready to hit the highway tomorrow!!!!!



Happy Thursday!

Today is MY Friday (as work goes). I am almost outta here!!!! 2p.m. can't come fast enough!!!!!!!

Everything is peachy! I have Lot's to do so I can pack up and run out of this office. Freedom!

Hope everyone who stumbles across my blog is happy, healthy, and feeling fine!

Happy Day!

2 DAYS TO GO!

I CANNOT WAIT!!!!!!!!

Friday morning we're hitting the road to the Port of New York and hopping on our FAVORITE ship (so far). Then, once we get in our cabin, the first thing I want to do is open the glass doors to the balcony, step outside, take a deep breath... THEN I'M GOING TO ENJOY THE HECK OUTTA MY WEEKEND! Major bonding and sexy fun time with hubby!!!!! I'm sooooo excited I can hardly stand it!

HAPPY HUMP DAY!

I know I have posted this picture before, BUT it's one of my favorites!!



Happy Hump Day! I will post a new and different Wednesday picture sometime today! Life has just been very busy!

Pretty Feet

Here's something fun I did over the weekend!

I took Brooke for her first Pedicure. It was so much fun! I know that may not sound so exciting to people when they read this.. but it was nice. It was about the bonding, and spending time together. I enjoyed being with her while she got pampered and felt like a little princess. We both laughed and squirmed when they scrubbed the bottom of our feet. But really enjoyed the foot and leg massage! Then we left with pretty litte toes!!! It was just a really nice time! Plus, anyone who knows me well, knows how I adore beautiful feet. :) :) :) I think all women should have pretty manicured toes, and soft tootsies!!!!!!

So, that was one of the highlights of my weekend.

What Does It Mean?

Is there some meaning to this?

I have been finding dimes everywhere. I'm serious. And, it's not like I find them here and there, on occasion. I'm finding dimes each and every day. What's going on with that???

I'm 40 years old. I have never remembered a time where I found any type of coin on a DAILY basis. Of course I see pennies, and random other coins here and there... but ONLY DIMES, all the time????

SO, I "googled" finding dimes. Not much help. I honestly feel like there's something to this. AND, that is NOT like me at all. However, this has my attention.

If anyone had a clue, I'd love to hear from you!!!!!
Send me an email, leave a comment. I'm serious.

:)

Good Morning, and HAPPY MONDAY!!!!!!!

I have been absent from my blog! WOW - time flies! I have been very busy. And, I'm busy still.. but I'm making time to blog.

This weekend was ok. We did a lot of stuff around the house. The kids did their sleepovers, and Brandon spent all day Saturday at Six Flags. It was a nice weekend for the kiddies.

For us. It was a little tough. We were facing a lot of things that had been put on the back burner for the past couple of months. Fred's Dad is very very sick, and isn't expected to live much longer. It's sad. And, I can't even say I understand how hubby feels, because I don't. I have never been in the position he's in. All I can really do is be there with him, and give him Lot's of affection. It's not an easy time for him right now...

On a lighter note. We're scheduled to go on our Cruise to Nowhere this weekend. SO, we have a 4 day work week. We are both looking forward to getting up and going. It should be really nice. The NCL Dawn is our favorite! And it's nice to know our way around the ship. With limited time aboard, it makes for a better time. We know exactly what we want to do, and where we want to go!!!! SO, all we have to do now is wait a couple days, pack our bags, and hope for the best on Friday. You see, the traffic is questionable... the Pope is going to NYC on Friday!!! So, we might be in for a long ride. We'll see. As always, we're leaving plenty early - JUST IN CASE!!!!!

So, the weather is gorgeous! Spring is really here. I can't believe it!!! I'm so happy to see the sun again, and to feel the warmth in the air. I'm loving it!!!

Belly dancing is going well. In no time at all I'll be providing my hubby with some private belly dancing shows! (lol) It takes time to learn those sexy moves, and they aren't even very sexy until you get them down right. At first I was feeling really clumsy, and awkward. Now, I feel like I'm really going with the flow. :) It's fun, and amazing good exercise. I'm so happy to be taking this class!!!!!

Let me see...
My cousin Pam was just diagnosed with Breast Cancer
My Cousin Rob just had a large tumor removed (cancer)
Fred's Dad is dying..

Lot's of prayers to be said.

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I am grateful for my health, and the health of my Immediate family.
I'm grateful that I have so many wonderful people in my life,
And so much goodness in my heart.

Today is Monday. And I could sit and complain about all the petty little things going on within my workplace... and how much Monday sucks.. etc... etc..

But I'm alive, and well. So, I'd prefer to look at the big picture - and not the little pesky crap.

Have a beautiful day!!!!

HAPPY HUMP DAY!!!!!!

can't post right this minute.. BUT... HAPPY HUMP DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know.. not the most exciting hump day pic! I'll do better in a little bit!!!!

Hi! :) Happy Tuesday! How are you???? I'm doing well! Peachy!

What's happening...

Well, last night was really nice. We had a nice evening. The family :) Dinner, talking, homework, etc.. really peaceful. Really nice.

And then, as always.. Hubby and I have our time after the kids go to bed. We watch t.v together, play on the computer, Um... sexy time... talk, tell each other about our day, etc..
Last night was nice. We're doing something new and different. It's important. When I say that, I mean for the marriage. The relationship. We always have to keep it fresh, new, exciting, different. I think everyone should. If you don't, it fades, dries up, loses it's shine. Neither one of us want that. Not ever... SO..
We committed to making a list. This was A LOT of fun. And, once we were finished, we shared it. Reading to each other. It was awesome!
What kind of list?
A list of things to do together on "our" weekends. Fun things, sexy things, exciting things, simple things. For the day, the weekend, near or far. Things we've done and enjoyed, things we've never tried. All sorts of new stuff... and let me tell ya, it was SO nice! We turned the T.V off, and took turns reading our ideas. I was so excited. We both put a lot of thought and effort into this. We came up with SO many ideas. I CAN'T Wait! I'm so much looking forward to doing it all! I really am. :)

But, in the meantime ... I'm here at work. Doing my usual thing. I'm in a happy mood, and I feel really good today. I love my family, and I appreciate my life so much. I am truly blessed. I never thought my life would turn out like it has. I am so grateful. Yes I am!

Blue Monday

Well, it all begins with being exhausted! I stayed up until after Midnight last night watching a Movie. Here's the deal. It started out BAD. But, we watched it anyway, hoping it would improve. It didn't! Then, about 1/2 way through - we realized it wasn't getting any better. BUT, we'd invested the time, so we watched it to the end. UGH! The truth is, hubby and I do enjoy a fun (and sexy) Vampire movie every now and then.... But, this was not the movie for us! Nope. lol (30 Days of Night). Yuck.

So, how was your weekend???? Mine sucked! Yep. Not kidding. It SUCKED! I am being honest. There's nothing like waiting all week and looking forward to some time off. THEN when it sucks, you kinda feel ripped off.

The good points of the weekend:
Saturday- Went on a fantastic lunch date with my hubby. We went to Chili's. GREAT food. Delicious salads. YUM.
Saturday night- Chris called me. What a nice chat we had! Lot's of fun and laughing.
Sunday- ALL day Sunday we worked on Brooke's room. It came out gorgeous. It was worth all that was put into it. She was thrilled. :)
Sat & Sunday - Sexy time with my hubby. That is always good. :)

And... I went to the tanning salon. When I walked in, one of the girls that worked there told me she wanted to ask me something personal (lol.. I'm ok with that). it wasn't really personal. She asked me how long hubby and I have been together. When I told her we were going on 10 years, she couldn't believe it. She said that we seemed to behave like "Newlyweds". And she told me that she could only dream of having such a relationship with her guy. Well, that was so nice of her to share that with me. I wasn't having a particularly good day, and it came at the perfect time. Made my day. I told her that, too. It really made me feel good. :)

It's the Little things that people say or do that make or break our day sometimes. I remind myself that every single day. I try to leave a trail of goodness and happiness.

Anyway.. It's Monday. It's not sunny. BUT, it's not raining!

Happy Day!

Saturday is here!

Wanna go for a ride?????

Let's do it!

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!!

We Love Who We Love

Happy Friday!!!!!

Life is good ~

TGIF!

I am so Happy that it's Friday!!!!

Goal: Make it through the work day, and get home safe! Then - HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

So much going on this week! So many things happening! WOW! As soon as I have my coffee, I'll share!

Funny. One of the biggest things that happened this week for me is that I made a commitment to get on an Airplane. What might be nothing to someone, is huge stuff to someone else! It should be interesting! And, I'm excited about it.

More soon....

Guess what tonight is??

Yep!! Belly Dance class!

I love it!

I'm so excited about this class. It's so refreshing and sexy! Don't get me wrong, it's one hell of an ass kicking exercise session! A solid hour of work on muscles that I had no idea existed! lol But, it's all good. I'm looking forward to it a whole bunch. Gotta get this winterized body back on track! lol!!!

Not much else to report. Last night I was completely exhausted! But, Hubby and I went out for a little bit, and ended up staying up really late last night watching our last Moment of Truth of the season. Wow, that's a terrible show. People are so heartless and nasty. DOESN'T ANYONE KNOW THE TRUE MEANING OF COMMITMENT? It's just an awful program. I think I am drawn to it the most because I can't believe what some people will say and do for money. The hell with that!!!! No way! (lol) Craziness....

So, that's about it for now. I'm in a very chattery mood... so I might be back for more! lol

Live like there's no tomorrow...

Touch base with all of the special people in my life.... As often as possible...

Hug more..

Give more kisses out.

Laugh and smile more often..

Get up and go, where ever!

Take it all in. Every single moment.

:)

Happy Thursday!!!!!!!

WOW!!!!! What a busy day!!!!

I didn't even get any time to blog! How dare my job get in the way of my blogging!!! Hmmm... It could be all my emails to friends, or planning weekends, or vacations... lol

This weekend is only a stones throw away! I can't wait! What am I doing? NO Clue!!!! Paul actually just emailed me to invite hubby and me to meet him in Atlantic City. How awesome would that be? We'd love to get together with Paul and Lori!!! BUT, I'm not sure we can manage it this weekend. So much coming up. I just don't know. I want to... I really really do!!!! We'll have to see.

And, Spring is in the air. How exciting is that??? I'm loving the sunshine!!!! It's just awesome. I know I should feel blessed that we didn't get slammed with any huge snow storms and stuff this winter, but I still feel like the winter lasted forever. I honestly think I suffer from that SAD (Seasonal affective disorder). I think hubby and I will be sure to move south in the future. Maybe when the kids are out of school. We both suffer from it. Just differently!!!!!

16 days until our cruise. OH! I CANNOT WAIT!!!! it's funny... hubby worries so much about something happening on the way to Port of NY. He always wants to leave extra extra early... JUST IN CASE. I totally understand. So, go figure.... The day we're headed to NYC to hop on our ship - THE POPE IS ARRIVING IN NY!!!!!!!!!!! LMAO! All I can do is laugh about it. Now we struggle with the whole when to leave issue. Heck, we're not missing this boat! lol So, we might go the night before. We'll have to figure it out. We'll see......

What else? Hmmmmm I'm absolutely feeling fantastic. I am very excited about so many positive things happening in life. It's all good. Having fun, and enjoying life.
Last night I was watching something on T.V. This guy made such a good point about something. He said that being alive is not necessarily living. It stuck in my head. I am living my life. Some people just exist. There's such an incredible difference. It held so much meaning to me. Something to always think about. Maybe it makes no sense to you.. but it does to me. It's so important to live life to the fullest. We only go around once... might as well do it the best we can!!!!!!!!

HAPPY HUMP DAY! Indeed...

HUMP DAY!

Good Morning, and HAPPY HUMP DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Only a couple days until the weekend!!! YIPPIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will be back very soon to blog. I have some stuff here that I have to take care of first.. then I'll be a blogging girl!!!!!!