It's official! Glamping season has arrived!

I bet you are thinking, what the hell is "glamping?!"

Well, it's my version of camping. Glamour - Camping. I'm just being honest because how can you call sleeping in a 40 foot camper with two bedrooms, a bathroom/shower, kitchen and full-size refrigerator camping?? It's not really camping. So Glamping it is.

Memorial Day weekend officially kicked off our season. We have one weekend a month booked from now until October (well, two weekends in October) at Normandy Farms Campground. www.normandyfarms.com We LOVE it there. It's a bit more on the pricey side, I recognize that, but you get what you pay for and at NF you get a LOT. It's a super clean place first of all. There is nothing like camping somewhere that leaves you feeling skeeved out if you have to use the restroom. Gross. NF - totally clean. They have three outdoor pools and one indoor pool. One outdoor hot tub (right over the heated outdoor pool) and two indoor hot tubs. A sauna, a rec hall, a ceramics center, a huge playground, a Kampers Kitchen where you can get all kinds of food, snacks, etc. I could go on and on. It's just a really great campground and we've been going for about three years now.

This weekend was the first time Lisa, Stephanie and their families have come with us to this campground. I think they totally get the cost now LOL. We have gone to another place, Canoe River, with them in the past. CR is half the price of NF. I explained that they'd "get it" when they got to NF. We get nervous inviting people to go to NF because it is on the higher side around here. But, hey, people can always say no, they aren't interested!

We all had SUCH a great time. The weather was looking iffy all week. We were all stalking the weather forecast like it was our future husband. Thankfully it turned out to be a gorgeous weekend. Sunny, hot, perfect for spending two days at the pool. Which we did. All of our kids are Nemo in the making. Aidan actually was calling himself Nemo all weekend. I thought I was going to have to sit him down for a talk about why we couldn't change his name. Thank goodness that didn't have to happen. I walked away from this weekend looking like I went away and that is all I wanted. I've got my tan on!

This weekend meant so much more than just camping. Lisa, Stephanie and I have been friends since Lisa and I were 12 years old. I love love love that our kids are getting to grow up together just like we did. My kids call them "Auntie and Uncle" and I just love it. Thier kids are the closest my kids will have to cousins I think. I just love that we can do these trips together! I'm really looking forward to Sunday trips to the beach, when we aren't camping, like we have done in the past as well. Nothing better than having a whole day dedicated to relaxing with friends.

I can't wait for our next trip!

I hear the ticking of the clock.....

I know, I know, I'm a few days behind. But we were camping all weekend and I wasn't near a computer. So let's just pick up where I left off.

day 08 - a song that you know all the words to.

Hmmm, I know all the words to a lot of songs. Let me just pick a random one for variety's sake. I'm trying to not use the same song more than once lol.

Okay, this one might make me blush a bit because it's old schoool and cheesy. My Mom loved this band and she played the tape, yes, I said TAPE, all the time. I still love this band. Still love this song.

Five years of my "baby" boy

Ryan Joseph is FIVE years old. I honestly can't believe it.

Five years?! Where have they gone? So much has happened over the last five years but I remember giving birth to him like it was yesterday.

I remember going to the hospital at 4 cm. I remember my contractions slowing down. Even then he was fresh. ;oP

I was in good spirits though. See?

Funny story about his birth. My best friend, Julie, and John were in the room with me. I was in there for what felt like FOR-EVER. Julie had had her baby a couple of weeks before so she had to be home by 4am. I was still waiting to dilate. It was about 3:32am and I told her she should just go, that there was no way I'd be having this baby in the next 20 min. She says she'll stay for a few more minutes before heading home. So we're chit chatting and all of a sudden I tell her I feel like I have to poop. *blush* I tell her to go get the nurse right now. Nurse comes in and starts yelling. "DON'T MOVE!!" I was like huh? what? I'm not moving anything anytime soon. She runs out to get my midwife because I'm 10cm LMAO. I delivered him in 2 little pushes. The big joke was that I knew I had to hurry up so Julie wouldn't miss his birth. (She was there for Aidan's birth as well)

So here is Ryan right after he was born. I have the other "gory" shot like RIGHT after his birth but I'll spare you that one. It's all gooky. The nurse who was yelling at me NOT to move is holding him.

First partial family shot.

Aidan meeting his baby brother for the first time.

1 year old


2 years old

3 years old

4 years old

Five years old - he had a friend party over the weekend and a family party today, his actual birthday. We'll do that from now on - friends get the weekend party and the family will get the ACTUAL day. I think that's fair and the kids will love having two cakes!!

Happy Birthday my little squeaky mouse, Mommy loves you!!!

May 1996

day o7 - a song that reminds you of an event.

This is taking it waaaay back. This song was my Senior Prom song. That was an event for sure!

Dim lighting, sticky floors, cheap beers

day 06 - a song that reminds you of somewhere

"Better Off Alone" by Alice Deejay.

This song reminds me of Pat Flanagan's and Sissy K's.

Going out dancing with my girlfriends every Thursday night at Flanagans..........meeting my husband-to-be........heading out into Boston to go dancing on the weekends. Really great times!!!

Since I figured that out.........

I'll share another song.

I heard this on American Idol last week. I'm obsessed.

Love it!

Alice Anne, paging Alice Anne!

day 05 - a song that reminds you of someone.

Again with the "a" song crap. Seriously, I can hear any song on the radio and it will usually remind me of someone.

Any song that plays can take me back in time to a certain person or place.

What kind of song do I choose?

Who do I want to think of right now?

Okay, I've got it. My girlfriend, Alice Anne. I think of her often. One song that makes me think of her is "That's Not My Name" by the Ting Tings. I was on a trip to MD - one my whole family makes yearly. I'd never heard the song before but this night it was just AA and I in the car and she was singing it word for word. I loved it.

So, AA, this song is for you! :o)

Copying from a friend but whenever possible I am going to insert the song into my blog posts. If I can figure out HOW to do that.

Did you ever know that you're my Hero

day 04 - a song that makes you sad.

Another easy one. "Wind Beneath My Wings" by Bette Midler.

This was the song we played at my Mom's wake.

It was perfect for her.

It brings a smile to my face....

day 03 - a song that makes you happy.

I'm realizing that this challenge is a little bit crazy. How are people supposed to choose just ONE song for each challenge?

I'll try my best to stick to it.

"Amazed" by Lonestar makes me happy. That was my first dance with John at our wedding.

He asked if he could choose the song for our first dance and that meant a lot to me.

Have you ever gone over a friend's house to eat

day 02 - your least favorite song.

There isn't anything that immediately comes to mind. I guess that is a good thing. There are songs that I prefer not to listen to, so I'll change the channel.

There is one line from a song that sticks out..........something about chicken and cheese. It's an old rap song. I've never really been a fan of this song but I know a lot of people loved it.

Ahhhh, I just googled it - "Rappers Delight." Yep, that's it. I've just never been a fan.

So I'll call that my least favorite.

Favorite*S* because there isn't just one!

day 01 - your favorite song.

Aaaand already it's tough. Bugger. I don't have a favorite song. I really don't.

I have many songs that I love to listen to. Depends on my mood, what I'm thinking, what I'm doing. But there is no rhyme or reason to any of them. To say my music tastes are eclectic would be a gross understatement. I don't think I could ever hand my iTouch over to anyone because I'd worry they say "what the eff is wrong with this girl?!" LOL. My music tastes are completely varied.

I can tell you some of my favorite songs for right now.

Rolling in the Deep - Adele
Dog Days are Over - Florence & The Machine
When I'm Alone - Lissie
E.T. - Katy Perry w. Kanye
Just a Kiss - Lady Antebellum
Don't You Wanna Stay - Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson
Turn on the Radio - Reba McEntire
The Show Goes On - Lupe Fiasco
Just a Feeling - Maroon 5
Brandy - Looking Glass

See, hot mess. But hey, what can you do?!

Eureka! I've found one!

Another challenge! My blog is saved for now!

Okay, fine, saved may be a bit on the dramatic side. But clearly it will remain active.......at least for the next 30 Days.

So here we go. This is the 30 day Song Challenge:

day 01 - your favorite song
day 02 - your least favorite song
day 03 - a song that makes you happy
day 04 - a song that makes you sad
day 05 - a song that reminds you of someone
day 06 - a song that reminds you of somewhere
day 07 - a song that reminds you of a certain event
day 08 - a song that you know all the words to
day 09 - a song that you can dance to
day 10 - a song that makes you fall asleep and feel relax
day 11 - a song from your favorite band
day 12 - a song from a band you hate
day 13 - a song that is a guilty pleasure
day 14 - a song that no one would expect you to love
day 15 - a song that describes you
day 16 - a song that you used to love but now hate
day 17 - a song that you hear often on the radio
day 18 - a song that you wish you heard on the radio
day 19 - a song from your favorite album
day 20 - a song that you listen to when you’re angry
day 21 - a song that you listen to when you’re happy
day 22 - a song that you listen to when you’re sad
day 23 - a song that you want to play at your wedding
day 24 - a song that you want to play at your funeral
day 25 - a song that makes you laugh
day 26 - a song that you can play on an instrument
day 27 - a song that you wish you could play
day 28 - a song that makes you feel inspired and creative
day 29 - a song from your childhood
day 30 - a song that makes you want to help the world, help the environment, end poverty, help society...

Photo Challenge - Day 30

Day 30: a picture of someone you miss.

I bet you can't tell who this one will be about. ;o)

I miss my Mom dearly. I am thankful for this blog challenge though because I have found so many great pictures of her that have brought up so many memories!

Photo Challenge - Day 29

Day 29: a picture that can always make you smile.

*A* picture? Not happening. But, since this is my blog, I can break the rules.

I have SO many pictures that can make me smile. But I don't have time to post my entire library. I'll narrow it down (painfully) to two right now.
Maybe that's another blog idea - picture of the week or something. We'll see.

Anyway, this is my number one. The last total family picture I have before my Mom passed away. This was taken in 10/06 at Ryan's Baptism.


Another favorite. I am *not* pulling favorites with my children, I swear. But this picture has always been one of my all-time-favorites of Aidan. He was 19 mon old.

Photo Challenge - Day 28

Day 28: a picture of something you are afraid of.

Well, this one is fairly easy.


Dying. I'm terrified of dying. I have anxiety / panic attacks if I let myself think about it. I've been this way for as long as I can remember. Sometimes days/weeks/months will go by without my having a panic attack. Other times I'll have 3/4/5 a week. I don't know why.

Well, I do know why, but I guess I just don't want to get into it.

AA, this one's for you!

I never log onto my Shutterfly account anymore. But I did today when I was looking for the pic of my family.

First of all, I can't believe how many albums I have. You'd think I had a camera attached to me at all times.

Secondly, I can't believe how many pictures I'd forgotten I had!

Like this one:


It's hard to believe that they were ever that little!!! Especially when you look at this one:



Alice Anne, our "babies" are growing up!!! I do love love love that I have both of these though. I love that they are growing up together!

Uh oh

No more Truth challenge - today was the last day.

Only 3 days left of the photo challenge.

That means I'm actually going to have to think of blog posts to do on my own. Craaaaaaaaap.

This might mean trouble Batman. ;o)

We'll have to see what I come up with. Maybe I'll post my Daily Thought email that I get. Or pick a random quote per day that I like.

Maybe I'll actually blog about my LIFE. Imagine that.

I'll figure something out.

Sidenote for today........I went to bed last night before my kids did. HOW am I still tired?? I hope I'm not coming down with anything.

Truth 30

Day 30: A letter to yourself: tell yourself EVERYTHING you love about yourself.

Oh my. Really? This is something my therapist (that I'm no longer seeing but that's another blog on it's own) wanted me to do.

For anyone who knows me - this is SO hard for me to do. I'm very critical of myself. I'm not good at being nice to myself. This is not going to be an easy one for me to do. I'm going to give it a whirl though. (in no particular order)

I love that I am a good wife and mother.
I love that I am honest. I do not lie. Not even to myself. I may turn a blind eye or be very critical but I am honest with myself.
I love that I am a good friend. (at least I think I am!) I am there for others when they need me, sometimes more than I should be, but they know they can count on me.
I love that I have birthed three wonderful children that are the light of my life.
I love that I married my best friend. I could not have picked a better husband / father.
I love that I am the kind of person people can and do count on. I think this speaks a lot about who I am.
I love that I am responsible.
I love that I have survived on my own since I was 17 yrs old.
I love that I was brave enough to go back to high school after dropping out and did not "settle" for getting a GED. I wanted a full on diploma and I got it!
I love that I am able to support my family.
I love that I was a good daughter to my mother and that I was always there for her.
I love that I am Type A! I love organization and being able to complete a task the way I wanted it to be. I'm sure it's annoying to some people but I love it!
I love that I can do my job and that I do it well.
I love my life.

That's it. That's all I can come up with. I don't even know if this is exactly what I was supposed to do but since it's how I understood it I guess it can't really be wrong.

Photo Challenge - Day 27

Day 27: a picture of yourself and a family member .

How do I pick just one? How random.

I've posted lots of me with my hubby and kids. So let's move on to siblings, shall we? But I'm not going to pick just one. You'll have to deal with all three. Oh well, it's my blog. Neeener neeener neeeeeeener.

This is my sister, me, Mike and Brandon. Brandon is my not-so-new brother. Mike and Brandon have been married for a year and a half now. It's like he's always been part of the family and I love him to pieces. I know it's not a recent picture but it's one of my favorites.

Ahhhh, comfort!

Shoes, yes, I'm back on shoes again. Wait. Shoot. This might be where my daughter gets it from. Crap.

Yesterday my shoes were super cute. Loved them. But oh my. By the time I got home my poor feet! I realized that walking around on 4" high wedges all day was not a very smart idea. Love them for going out with my girls or John. But walking around a huge office building for over 10 hours on them........not so much.


Today it's a crappy day. It's cold, windy, going to be rainy. Today I absolutely chose comfort, especially after how sore my feet are after yesterday.


But, they are still cute! It's all about how you feel, right? I paired them with dark jeans and a black boat neck 3/4 sleeve top. I think I pulled it all together and I'm not going to be in pain or sticking out like the jolly green giant either.

Today I have the best of both worlds!

Truth 29

Day 29: Something you hope to change about yourself. And why.

You know what? I don't think I'd change anything really.

Sure, there are improvements I could make, if we are talking physical attributes, - hell - where do I start??? There are lots of things I'd fix.

Other than that? Nope. Nothing. I am who I am. Love me or leave me.

I'm honest, loyal, sarcastic, moody, shy, friendly, loud, obnoxious at times, sensitive, self conscious, forgiving, responsible, fun, witty (at least I like to think so) and I'm sure a few other things that people could mention. HA. But this is me. This is what you get. If you are in my life, you know me and (hopefully) love me. If not, that is okay too. Not everyone is going to like me. Not everyone has to get along. That is life. That is what makes this world the place that it is. I'm okay with all of that.

Photo Challenge - Day 26

Day 26: a picture of something that means a lot to you.

I'll have to come back with the picture itself but it will be of my Mom's engagement ring. It sounds kind of odd..........my parents split up when I was four years old. I found the ring when I was going through her stuff last year. She had kept it in a holder so I assume she wanted to keep it for something.

It is just a simple diamond. I'm guessing about 1/3 carat? Maybe a 1/2? I have no idea, I'm not very good at figuring that type of thing out. It is the only piece of "real" jewelry I think my Mom had. She wasn't one for buying things like that. She'd wear earrings, bracelets, rings, etc but they were not good quality. Just little baubles that she liked.

It means a lot to me because I am going to do something with it for Erynn. I'm not sure what yet. I have plenty of time to figure it out. I want her to have something from her Grandma. I think my Mom would want her to have it. I really do.

Why do we feel the need to torture ourselves?!

Shoes.

I love them. (I've apparently passed this on to my daughter as well. I really think she is trying to become the next Imelda)

But they are the bain of my existence.

I love to look at them. I love to wear them. I love heels. But I do not wear heels as much as I used to. I think it's because I am self conscious. Wait, me? Noooo! Yeah, yeah, I hear you. Honestly, some of it is also from when I sprained my ankle last summer. I find that heels are MUCH harder to wear now because my ankle is so weak. I've become lazy about wearing them, flats are just so much easier. Another part is my height. I'm 5'8" and a half. YES that half counts for now. I've got to spread things out you know. ;o) So when I wear heels I feel soo awkward and out of place.

So today, I'm wearing these shoes.



Cute. As. Hell. Right?! AA, I bet you are proud of me! LOL

I love them but they make me SIX FEET TALL. NO joke. These are a 4 inch wedge people! I feel like the jolly green giant walking around the building today. I feel ridiculous when I'm taller than some of the guys walking around here. I feel like I stick out like a sore thumb. I probably don't but we all know I have issues. Yes, I'm hard on myself, why would it stop at shoes?? But they are so cute!

Another thing. The zipper on the back - yup, wrecking the back of my ankle. There are red, very angry marks here now. But they are so cute!

So I will bear with them. Suffer in silence. At least, in person. I can bitch on my blog because that is what it is here for, right??

Bats, Balls, Gloves, oh my! Let the games begin!

Well, it's finally here. The age of boy.

Aidan signed up for TBall and had his first game on Saturday morning. Oh.Em.Gee. SO stinking cute!! The field was full of little boys running around like chickens with their heads cut off. Big ears sticking out everywhere from too-big hats. Most of them looked like Fievel from An American Tail. I loved it!

The whole family came out. Papa, Aunt Kellie, Steph, Maddie, Christopher, Auntie Cheryl was even in town.

Aidan got the "grand slam" that ended the game. I think this is something most teams do. Each team got to bat twice and the last person gets the "Grand Slam" for the team. Aidan was the last at bat. He hit it, ran to first, stopped. Was told to run on. Ran to second, stopped. RUN AIDAN! Ran to third, stopped again. Then he was told to run to home. Meanwhile, one of the boys on the other team had the ball. He tagged Aidan about halfway from third to home. Aidan just stopped like what do I do now?? He was told to keep on running and tag home. LOL. They had no idea.

It was so great to watch and I can't wait for his next game this Saturday.

You know me. I had my camera. Here is the Grand Slam in action.

Ready for the pitch.

SWING!

Running home.

WTG Aidan!

Truth 28

Day 28: What if you were pregnant or got someone pregnant, what would you do?

Well, shoot. If I got pregnant now I'd have to call myself Mary.

It's impossible for me to get pregnant. I had to have a partial hysterectomy after Erynn was born.

However, if I wasn't damaged goods I would love to be pregnant again. I think John and I would have had one more baby.

Photo Challenge - Day 25

Day 25: a picture of your day

Well, this is a picture of my typical day.

A day at the office. My desk, cube, whatever you prefer.

Monday through Thursday, 6:30a to 5p this is where you'll find me!

Truth 27

Day 27: What’s the best thing going for you right now?

Everything. Things are tough but others have it much tougher.

I love my life.

Photo Challenge - Day 22

Day 22: a picture of something you wish you were better at

Working out. Hands down. I despise it. Can't stand it. Would rather do anything BUT.
However. I'm unhappy with the way I look.
Quite the dilemna.

Truth 26

Day 26: Have you ever thought about giving up on life? If so, when and why?

Absolutely not.

I've had days where I wish things would get easier, or turn around.

But I've never thought of giving up and I never will.

Photo Challenge - Day 21

Day 21: a picture of something you wish you could forget

Truth 25

Day 25: The reason you believe you’re still alive today.

Huh. Well, I can honestly say I've never done anything to put myself in any real danger. I can't think of any situation where I was in mortal danger.

I'm thinking my life has been pretty lame lol. I have no outlandish tales to tell.

Oh, wait. Actually. My Mom was pregnant before me. She lost that baby at 28 wks because she had an incompetant cervix. Why I think I am here for some reason? If he had been born I wouldn't have been. He was due in 1976. I was born on Dec 31, 1976. If he had lived it would have been impossible for my Mom to have been pregnant with me. So, I guess that makes me think that there is some reason that I was born and he didn't make it.

I think everything happens for a reason, even if we don't know what that reason is.

I like to think I'm alive today for my husband and my children. They are my whole world.

Photo Challenge - Day 20

Day 20: a picture of somewhere you'd love to travel

Well, I already used Ireland so I feel like I should use another place.

Although Ireland is my hands down, all time, MUST get there at somepoint place.

I just had to make that clear.

I guess anywhere that is warm with a beach. Someplace I can relax. Someplace low key. Not too expensive. John and I had a wonderful time on Norwegian when we cruised from Boston to Bermuda. Twice. I'd love to do that again. So, let's say that.

Bermuda.

Truth 24

Day 24: Make a playlist to someone, and explain why you chose all the songs. (Just post the titles and artists and letter)

These are just getting harder and harder! A playlist for someone? I have no idea. Not. A. Clue.

Who would I make a playlist for? I really can't think of anyone.

Fail. Again.

Photo Challenge - Day 19

Day 19: a picture of you when you were little

My aunt brought me this one last year. It's crazy how much Erynn looks like me! She and I have the exact same hands.

Phew!

I think that just about gets me caught up on my photos and my truths.

What the hell am I going to blog about when these little challenges are over?

I might have to troll Facebook for some more challenge ideas.

Or I could just make a concentrated effort to spew my sarcasm and little diddies for the world (ya, right, the whole world) to read.

We'll see what happens - it's not over yet!

Truth 23

Day 23: Something you wish you had done in your life.

Sometimes I wish I'd gone to college. I think that's about it.

I've done really well, even without a college education, but sometimes I wish I had gotten to live that phase of life. I was already a responsible "adult" at that point and college just wasn't in the cards for me.

Everything happens for a reason though, right?

Photo Challenge - Day 18

Day 18: a picture of a bad habit

I'd say my worst habit is how critical of myself I am. I don't think I can find a picture of that.

Although I did try google images. LOL.

I am HYPER critical of myself. I'm trying to work on it.

Truth 22

Day 22: Something you wish you hadn’t done in your life.

There is really only ONE thing I wish I hadn't done in my life. Cheat. I cheated on a boyfriend. I had always been able to say I'd never cheated. I never planned on it. Things happen.

Little background, we were young. I think I was 22 years old. Could have even been 21. We were together off / on for 4 years or so.

Truth be told, we should have split up after the first year.

We fought all the time. I weighed 10 lbs (okay, okay 140) because I smoked more cigarettes than I ate food. It wasn't ALL horrible ALL the time. We did have some really really good times. But it wasn't all great either. When the bad outweighs the good, you should do something about it before things like this happen.

One night we were out at a bar / club with a whole big group of people. His friends, friends of mine from years back. We got into a fight. Shocker. But, this time, he LEFT me at the bar. I still had my friends there but he left me. I was so angry and way more than a little tipsy. I went to my friends house to hang out. My ex and I lived together and I wasn't ready to go home because I was just so damn angry. One thing led to another and I ended up sleeping with one of my friends. Bad decision. Awful. Terrible.

When my ex found out (from this skanky girl that knew me, the guy I slept with and one of my ex's friends. She was actually trying to hook up with said ex's friend and thought telling him that I cheated would help her cause. Um, are you kidding me???) I never tried to lie or cover it up. I was totally honest and came clean right then and there. We broke up (duh) but ended up getting back together again a while later. Yup, glutton for punishment over here.

Nothing makes what I did right, it was wrong, very wrong. But, I am a big believer that things happen for a reason. Things that make us who we are. But I hate having to admit that I cheated at all. I was very happy and proud to say that I never had.

Live and learn.

(to add insult to injury...........the sex was HORRIBLE. SO bad. That just made it so much worse - but I can laugh about it now, right??)

Photo Challenge - Day 17

Day 17: a picture of something that has had a huge impact on your life recently.

This one is difficult! I honestly have no idea. I can't think of anything that has impacted my life recently. Aside from the economy. How do I get a picture of that?

Truth 21

Day 21: (scenario) Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?

I'm confused by this one. Is she going to be okay? I guess I will go on the assumption that she's in the hospital.

Who CARES about a fight? Honestly, it wouldn't even be a blip on my radar.

I'd be at the hospital as soon as I found out. She's my best friend and no matter what I'd be there.

Fights happen, that's life. It's how you move on after them that counts!

She's my best friend, there is no fight that could ever split us up. If you can communicate, you can work past it.

Photo Challenge - Day 16

Day 16: a picture of someone who inspires you.

Easy. My gf Alice Anne. I can't even begin to accurately express how I feel about her. I love her to death. She is an AMAZING mother, wife, friend, person. She inspires me every day, I wish I could be more like her. Like I said, words can't express but she is truly an inspiration.

FYI

I'm illegally sneaking on right now for a very quick update.

I'm behind on my 30 days of photos / truths because I'm at a very large Team Meeting up in New Hampshire right now and I haven't had two seconds to jump online.

Not to mention they didn't want wireless because they want people to NOT do exactly what I am doing.

Hovering in the hallway to take care of a problem......um..........jump online really quickly. LOL

So, that is where I've been.....I'll get back on track as soon as I can get back online again. Which may not be until Thursday at this point but I'll see what I can do.

Truth 20

Day 20: Your views on drugs and alcohol.

Hmmmm. I can only speak for myself I guess. It's not my job to judge what anyone else does. I drink now and then. I like to go out with friends for a few drinks. I'm not really a home drinker. If we have a party or something, like our annual New Year's Eve bash, then I'll have a few drinks. But sitting at home on a weeknight or something, I don't drink. It usually just doesn't occur to me. I don't like to be drunk. I don't like the feeling.

Drugs - well, most people know I have tried marijuana. I don't have a problem with it. It's not for everyone, I know that. But, I'd rather get high than get drunk. No hangovers to deal with, no driving drunk. The worst side effect you get from pot is the orange fingers the next morning from all the Doritos you consumed to quell those munchies. I've never tried any other drug and I never would. They scare the absolute hell out of me.

Those are my thoughts.

Photo Challenge - Day 15

Day 15: a picture of something you want to do before you die.

I really really want to go to Ireland. That is the only thing that comes to mind immediately. I've always wanted to go.