ME = Busy Bee...

I have been busy like a bee since Friday. I had some old friends that came up from the OC late Friday night to get up with us to go to Kate's softball game Saturday morning. They lost 8-6 but Katelyn did great at pitching again. Once I get all my pictures uploaded I will post some. I maybe can do a Vlog but gosh that is way out of my Blogging 101 Style. ;)~

Saturday after the game we went to my best friends house to hang out. BBQ. Drink. Play with the kids. Ended up spending the night.... (too much fun) and then I attended to all the kids while she went to Home Depot to pick out her new kitchen. Finally this girl is getting the kitchen of her dreams after having two babies in a house that was at times unlivable (they are remodeling entire house from ground up)like you guys really care, but hey, I like to think you might! But going over there makes me want more children. Holding Starlin was just delicious. She fell asleep in my arms while I was forced to watch Nascar.

Then I come home and start organizing my daughters bedroom. She wants to change the theme from flowers, butterflies, pink all over... to light blues, greens and an ocean theme. Only thing: I HATE TO PAINT. But for the last two days we have moved all the furniture, got rid of two bins full of crap, dusted, cleaned windows and organized her entire closet from top to bottom.. and lord knows what else. WHEW! What a Chore that was! But now that it is clean and tidy, I think she forgot she wanted me to paint, etc. Maybe truly she did forget. HOPING.

My daughter will turn 8 this Friday. I am very sad over this. I can't believe it's been that long.... Gosh my little girl is not so little anymore. All the years in the past I have had Big Parties for her Special Day with tons of friends and family but this year I have changed it up. I must have been drunk when I thought of this but I have decided to let her have a Slumber Party. Invitations have been sent out to 6 girls. So come Friday night I will be pulling my hair out! We ordered her the WII for her birthday, so they will have that to play with. I have also organized a red carpet runway show. With guest judges and prizes. We also are going to have a Dance Off. I am going to let them make their own personal pizza's with sundaes for dessert. WHAT WAS I THINKING PEOPLE??! Crap. And here I told myself to keep it simple mellow.

So anyhoo, that is what I have been up too. I promised to Blog over the weekend but failed. Forgive me my sweets but maybe tonight (after her game) I'll pour meself a glass of Merlot and sit down to the computer and live vicariously through your blogs.

Happy Tuesday!

Me, Myself, and I

Sometimes things don’t always go my way. Sometimes I don’t sleep so well. Sometimes, I just want to escape.

Sometimes…

I dream of being somebody else.

I don’t mean that I want to take on the personality and trappings of another person full-time like a crazy person.

But maybe just take a few minutes once in awhile and take a brief, mini-mental vacation by dreaming that I am somebody else.

But who would I want to be?

Well, the Virgin Mary comes to mind. I mean she’s the Queen Bee of all things. Of course, there’s that whole virgin thing. And, I think riding around on a donkey would give me hemorrhoids, and make my ass fat.

Joan of Arc was cool (pun intended). Strength, courage, bravery. I don’t know if I want to be torched though. I like it hot, but only if there’s a pool and open bar nearby.

I guess I could be a sexy Rock n Roll singer adored by all. However, while adoration is good, the constant travel would be a pain the butt.

Plus, the heat of the spotlights would make my make-up run all over my face. Not good.

Hmmmm. I just don’t know.

How about owning a chain of Subway Restaurants? I could fire all of the stupid people who work there. But even that has its drawbacks.

Don’t get me wrong, I love a good Subway sandwich, but do I want to come home every night smelling like oil, vinegar, and hours old meatballs?

Plus there is a chance I may run into that creepy Jared guy. I don’t see that as a perk.

I guess, instead of being somebody else, that I should just think about how I can make my life into what I want it to be.

In fact, just posting this, kinda made me feel like somebody else. And while, it’s fun daydreaming, it is more satisfying going to bed at night, knowing that while my life may not be all I want it to be, I can make that happen.

And when I do, I will have accomplished something much more challenging than choosing between Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Latifah.

For now, I’ll choose to be Jahooni…

This and That and .... well really nothin'!

Getting ready to go to sleep. Hoping sleep will come. Seems lately I lie there waiting. hoping. getting really mad that it hasn't. tossing and turning. praying. thoughts. more, more and more.

Does anyone else have the same problem? It sucks doesn't it?

I make lists while trying to fall asleep. All kinds. I have 5 (sometimes more) categories:
1. Kate
2. Work
3. Self
4. Home
5. Family

I could go on and on and on about what each one details. Shoot I even remember sub-folders under each one (then under that one, etc. etc. etc.) in one of my dreams.... i love to dream. i am very thankful for that. i feel sorry for those that don't remember or never have.

Anyhoo, my next five posts will be about the thoughts, the details, the chores, the everything for each five. Unless of course I change my mind and/or too busy making lists!

Nighty Night.

Back Home and Broke!

I am back from Vegas Baby! **Wink WINK**
Had a little too much fun! Oh Okay, a LOT OF TOO MUCH FUN!
And all I have to say is this:

"What Happened in Vegas, Stays in Vegas!!"

I am really busy at work and I have asked a little birdie friend of mine to post something for me today. Don't know what it will be, so stay tuned. It will be a surprise for US ALL!

Please forgive me for not being a great blogger friend as of late but I promise to spend this week getting caught up on all of your lives and juicy gossip! ;)~

One thing I should tell you as to why I took so long getting back...

I became a Showgirl for two days in order to pay off my gambling debt. That's me third from your right.

UPDATE

weighed in this morning and was down 2.5 lbs! WOO HOO!

but still feeling like this!!!!

okay not really, if i was this big i would have killed over after the last Big Mac that i ate. of course after having Taco Bell for lunch... and Ice Cream (with cherries on top) for breakfast!

that girl has a booty for sure! ;)~

have a great Friday everyone... off to Vegas this weekend to take my Mom for her 75th birthday on March 31th. wishing um naief could be with us!

Hump Day Humor!

Ixtapa, Mexico

I have 26 days before I go on a mini vacation to Mexico for some MUCH needed R&R and oh yah my 10 Year Wedding Anniversary! ME married for 10 years, scary! WOW ;)~
Actually we are going a month early because my boss has the 2 weeks that I needed off for his New York trip (another place I would love to go someday), so what does an "assistant" do?! Take an entirely different trip, shut up and Be Happy! Anything at this point is better than nothing, right?

Now I just need to lose 12 lbs FAST! I have these shorts that are too darn cute that I almost can squeeze into. So no eating, only drinking water, exercise 5 times a day (yeah right) etc. etc. But this really is a serious issue people. Any advise on the fastest way to get into the itsy bitsy teeny bikini?