It's Thursday! YAY!!! I cheer because Thursday is MY Friday. Love it. Before you get all up in arms and jealous (HA) I work (4) ten hour days in order for this to happen. 630a to 5p Mon - Thurs. I think I deserve to have Thursday be my Friday.
This is another busy weekend. I know, if you are reading this and you know me you are probably rolling your eyes. It does seem like I am *always* busy. You're right, to a point. There are days when we get to stay in as a family and have what the kids like to call "jama day" and we love those days. But, most of the time, we are busy.
Tonight I am going to do karaoke with my cousin. Well officially, Christine, isn't my cousin. My father married her aunt (his 2nd marriage) and while they were married we grew up together. I don't know how long they were married - I was too young for that. So, we call each other cousins. We hadn't seen each other in YEARS but her blood cousin is my half sister who I still keep in touch with. I think the first time I saw Christine again was when I attended the wake of her grandmother last year. We've been keeping in touch ever since and we hang out now. I didn't realize how much I missed her until I got to hang out and spend time with her again. It's also really cool to hang out with her as an "adult" because your perceptions and perspectives change as you get older. I love that we get along now as well as we did back then. Interesting sidenote. I am Christine and my sister is Cheryl. SHE is Christine and HER sister is Cheryl. We are all the same age. My middle name is Ann and my sister's middle name is Marie. SHE is Marie and HER sister is Ann. Growing up she went as Chrissy b/c I hated being called Chrissy and her sister was Cheryl Ann so we could distinguish who people were talking to. Random, but funny.
Tomorrow we are driving down to Manomet to spend the day with Cheri and her family. Cheri and I met online about 10 years ago. While planning our wedding I went on theknot.com a lot. They have message boards. The same people frequent these message boards so you get to know them. TK got kind of funky, so someone created a "spinoff" board called Momstyle. We've been on ever since. That is how I met Cheri. She is from Connecticut and we actually get together at least once a year, if not more often. I'm SUPER excited to get to see her, Doug and the girls......I think it's actually been a year since we've seen them. Maybe less, but pretty close. We'll go down there before lunch and spend the afternoon with them. Tomorrow night Susan, Rob, John and I are going to a Brockton Rox game. Thank you again CMC for the free box seats!
Saturday John is taking the boys to see Transformers with Jonny U and Ryan. I'm doing lunch with Susan and Erynn and then we are stopping by my cousin, Christine's, surprise party at 3pm. I'm super excited. She has no idea. I'm not sure how late we'll stay. There will be a lot of people there that I don't know and I don't do well in that kind of setting. Saturday night Susan and I are going to the movies to see Bad Teacher. I scored 2 movie tickets on Fandango for $9. That's the price of one ticket around here! Thank you Facebook because I wouldn't have known about that deal otherwise.
Sunday was supposed to be a beach day but I think that is falling through. It's supposed to be cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. We'll have to come up with a back up plan. It's looking to be a VERY busy weekend so maybe we'll just relax on Sunday. But, knowing me, probably not.
Monday is the Thornton cookout. We have done a cookout with Julie and Glendon for years, barring ONE year (last year) where they weren't going to have the cookout so we did our annual trip to MD over that weekend. J&G started this tradition back when I was with my ex so I've been doing this cookout for at least 13 years. Love it. Nice, relaxing day by the pool surrounded by good food and great friends. The kids get together and play and we all just have a fantastic time.
So, while it's going to be a busy weekend it's going to be such a great weekend that I can't wait to get started! YAHOOO!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Creative? Who, me??
day 28 - a song that makes you feel inspired and creative.
Seriously drawing a blank here. I don't think I am a very creative person. Okay, well, that might be a lie. I can be creative sometimes, it just depends on what I am trying to do. But I can't think of any song that makes me FEEL creative.
I think I'm punking out on this challenge.......only a few days left. Hopefully I can come up with some answers to the rest of these questions.
Seriously drawing a blank here. I don't think I am a very creative person. Okay, well, that might be a lie. I can be creative sometimes, it just depends on what I am trying to do. But I can't think of any song that makes me FEEL creative.
I think I'm punking out on this challenge.......only a few days left. Hopefully I can come up with some answers to the rest of these questions.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Training days
So I've been MIA because I've been in an Admin training class. I'll be in there in a couple of hours again today. The class doesn't start until 9am......I wish I could just come in when it started. Wouldn't that be nice?!
I was apprehensive about doing this training. I hate being away from my work desk because I always have so much going on. That's not me being all uppity about my job - that's just the way it is. But I love it and wouldn't have it any other way. If I'm going to be here for 10 hours a day I'd damn well better be busy. If I'm not, I'm asking for more work because I'd rather be swamped than sitting here twiddling my thumbs.
However. This class is actually pretty good! I can't fully explain the scope of my "office" here. It's not your typical place. I work for Procter & Gamble and our offices are at the Gillette World Shaving Headquarters. Once P&G bought Gillette we moved here. (yay, working back in Boston. Loving the frigging commute. yay.) So, this place is very unique because there are so many different facets. I know I'm not even going to cover them all but we have the plant where the manufacturing (of a few product lines) goes on, we have the Sales section (most are located out of their homes and do not have actual office space here) we have research and development, marketing, finance, legal, purchasing and on and on. There are multiple "buildings" to our offices. For instance, I'm in "K" building while many people are over in "G" building. Confused yet?
So, the class. I am really loving it. I am meeting and interacting with people that I normally would never interact with. I recognize a lot of the faces from the cafeteria or walking from building to building but I would never be able to sit and have a conversation. One of them is Executive Administrator to a big wig and wants to go get drinks sometime because we live in neighboring towns. She seems really nice and right up my alley so I said hell yeah.
It's funny to see just how different the job "administrator" is around here. People have NO idea what I do. Just because we are all tagged as administrators doesn't mean we do any of the same things. We definitely do not. I guess that's why I shudder when people ask me what exactly it is that I do at P&G. It's so hard to explain! I am an administrator. I am not a secretary. There most definitely is a difference. I do have to do travel for my immediate manager but I do not take her phone calls. I do plan meetings on a small scale, for say 8 people and then on a large scale, planning our year end meeting for 63 attendees, soup to nuts. I love it. But I also do analytical work. I run reports and compile spreadsheets on how our products are doing compared to our competitors. I do powerpoint presentations that are taken in to a customer to try and get our products on their shelves. I'm putting this in "laymans" terms. My work is more complex than that and there is much more that I do but this willkind of okay, not really give you a general idea.
So, one more day of training. One more day of interaction. One more day of networking with counterparts and I am really looking forward to it. I think this is going to turn into a more regular thing with the Boston Administrators and I'm really hoping it does. I think I would enjoy that very much. Life is good!
I was apprehensive about doing this training. I hate being away from my work desk because I always have so much going on. That's not me being all uppity about my job - that's just the way it is. But I love it and wouldn't have it any other way. If I'm going to be here for 10 hours a day I'd damn well better be busy. If I'm not, I'm asking for more work because I'd rather be swamped than sitting here twiddling my thumbs.
However. This class is actually pretty good! I can't fully explain the scope of my "office" here. It's not your typical place. I work for Procter & Gamble and our offices are at the Gillette World Shaving Headquarters. Once P&G bought Gillette we moved here. (yay, working back in Boston. Loving the frigging commute. yay.) So, this place is very unique because there are so many different facets. I know I'm not even going to cover them all but we have the plant where the manufacturing (of a few product lines) goes on, we have the Sales section (most are located out of their homes and do not have actual office space here) we have research and development, marketing, finance, legal, purchasing and on and on. There are multiple "buildings" to our offices. For instance, I'm in "K" building while many people are over in "G" building. Confused yet?
So, the class. I am really loving it. I am meeting and interacting with people that I normally would never interact with. I recognize a lot of the faces from the cafeteria or walking from building to building but I would never be able to sit and have a conversation. One of them is Executive Administrator to a big wig and wants to go get drinks sometime because we live in neighboring towns. She seems really nice and right up my alley so I said hell yeah.
It's funny to see just how different the job "administrator" is around here. People have NO idea what I do. Just because we are all tagged as administrators doesn't mean we do any of the same things. We definitely do not. I guess that's why I shudder when people ask me what exactly it is that I do at P&G. It's so hard to explain! I am an administrator. I am not a secretary. There most definitely is a difference. I do have to do travel for my immediate manager but I do not take her phone calls. I do plan meetings on a small scale, for say 8 people and then on a large scale, planning our year end meeting for 63 attendees, soup to nuts. I love it. But I also do analytical work. I run reports and compile spreadsheets on how our products are doing compared to our competitors. I do powerpoint presentations that are taken in to a customer to try and get our products on their shelves. I'm putting this in "laymans" terms. My work is more complex than that and there is much more that I do but this will
So, one more day of training. One more day of interaction. One more day of networking with counterparts and I am really looking forward to it. I think this is going to turn into a more regular thing with the Boston Administrators and I'm really hoping it does. I think I would enjoy that very much. Life is good!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
I wish I may, I wish I might
I'm here, I'm here.
I know so many of you are waiting on baited breath for my blog updatesevery most days.
Again with the sarcasm. What can I do - it's my go to tool. Ha.
Okay so the song challenge is winding up. I'm going to have to start blogging without the help of random challenges.....hope I can keep it interesting enough.......but, not to worry we've still got a few left on the list.
day 27 - a song that you wish you could play.
Hmm, well this actually shouldn't be too hard. I have always wanted to learn to play the piano. The chances of this happening are slim to none. However, if I could play, I'd want to learn these songs right off the bat because I love to hear them.
I know so many of you are waiting on baited breath for my blog updates
Again with the sarcasm. What can I do - it's my go to tool. Ha.
Okay so the song challenge is winding up. I'm going to have to start blogging without the help of random challenges.....hope I can keep it interesting enough.......but, not to worry we've still got a few left on the list.
day 27 - a song that you wish you could play.
Hmm, well this actually shouldn't be too hard. I have always wanted to learn to play the piano. The chances of this happening are slim to none. However, if I could play, I'd want to learn these songs right off the bat because I love to hear them.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Random thought
I am sort of VERY excited that I have finally figured out the code for a strikethrough.
Pretty sure you had no idea this was a new development.
Sense the sarcasm.
I love love love the strikethrough because I think it will help me show more of my wiseass personality.
Carry on!
Pretty sure you had no idea this was a new development.
Sense the sarcasm.
I love love love the strikethrough because I think it will help me show more of my wiseass personality.
Carry on!
What the hell is a gay drive by??
Friday night I went to my first ballgame. John got 4 tickets from Steve at CMC to see the Brocton Rox so we went on a double date with Tiff and Jon. We had a great time.
After the game we all came back to our house to hang out and have a couple of drinks. I ended up baking cupcakes......yes.......at 10pm. No, I'm not crazy. My friends wanted my cupcakes and I aim to please.
Mike and Brandon had been at a birthday party and they came home shortly after we did. We were all standing there, just shooting the shit. I'm not even sure how in the world the whole drive by thing came up. Wait, I remember. Jon (not MY John) wondered if there was some kind of secret gay society. Yes, Jon, it's called the closet but we're working on bringing them out.
Poor Jon. Poor poor innocent Jon. Somehow the subject of drive bys came up. (yes, I realize I misspelled it on my Facebook page Friday night. My bad Imay have been was definitely under the influence when I posted. My apologies. My brother turns to Jon and says "When we do drive bys we throw skittles at you and say Taste the rainbow, bitches!"
I don't remember the last time I laughed that hard. We were all in tears from laughing. It was definitely a great night.
After the game we all came back to our house to hang out and have a couple of drinks. I ended up baking cupcakes......yes.......at 10pm. No, I'm not crazy. My friends wanted my cupcakes and I aim to please.
Mike and Brandon had been at a birthday party and they came home shortly after we did. We were all standing there, just shooting the shit. I'm not even sure how in the world the whole drive by thing came up. Wait, I remember. Jon (not MY John) wondered if there was some kind of secret gay society. Yes, Jon, it's called the closet but we're working on bringing them out.
Poor Jon. Poor poor innocent Jon. Somehow the subject of drive bys came up. (yes, I realize I misspelled it on my Facebook page Friday night. My bad I
I don't remember the last time I laughed that hard. We were all in tears from laughing. It was definitely a great night.
Funny things from the mouth of my kid
Every kid has those moments where they say something that just cracks you up. I'm going to try and remember to blog about the funnies from my kids because I think it will be hysterical to look back on these one day.
So it's Saturday morning. I'm lying in bed (I just may have had aslight horrible hangover from Friday night) and the kids are running around the master bedroom. They are waiting to get in the shower.
While they wait they decide they want to play hide and seek. This alone is funny because listening to a 6, 5 and 3 year old come up with rules and count is pretty amusing.
There are very few spots you can hide in when you limit hide and seek to one room. Which they did. Yet every time they found one another hiding on the far side of the bed you would think it was the first time, every time. The gasps of surprise and shrieks of hysterical laughter continued on, every time they found each other. In the same spot. Too much.
Anyway, it's Aidan's turn to count. Erynn and Ryan run off to hide. They decide they are going to hide in my closet. Aidan counts and he comes out. Runs right to the far side of the bed, you know, the predetermined hiding spot in this particular game. Imagine his surprise when they are NOT there this time. He turns to me and says "where are they???" I tell him he needs to go look. He runs from the room and heads down the hall to their bedrooms.
10 seconds or so goes by.
Then, I hear a voice. "Aidan!..........AIDAN!!!........We're IN THE CLOSET Aidan!"
I say "It's hide and seek Ryan, you aren't supposed to tell him where you are."
2 seconds of silence, then, "OH!"
Silence for 10 more seconds.
"Okay Mom, I won't tell him!"
LOVE IT!
So it's Saturday morning. I'm lying in bed (I just may have had a
While they wait they decide they want to play hide and seek. This alone is funny because listening to a 6, 5 and 3 year old come up with rules and count is pretty amusing.
There are very few spots you can hide in when you limit hide and seek to one room. Which they did. Yet every time they found one another hiding on the far side of the bed you would think it was the first time, every time. The gasps of surprise and shrieks of hysterical laughter continued on, every time they found each other. In the same spot. Too much.
Anyway, it's Aidan's turn to count. Erynn and Ryan run off to hide. They decide they are going to hide in my closet. Aidan counts and he comes out. Runs right to the far side of the bed, you know, the predetermined hiding spot in this particular game. Imagine his surprise when they are NOT there this time. He turns to me and says "where are they???" I tell him he needs to go look. He runs from the room and heads down the hall to their bedrooms.
10 seconds or so goes by.
Then, I hear a voice. "Aidan!..........AIDAN!!!........We're IN THE CLOSET Aidan!"
I say "It's hide and seek Ryan, you aren't supposed to tell him where you are."
2 seconds of silence, then, "OH!"
Silence for 10 more seconds.
"Okay Mom, I won't tell him!"
LOVE IT!
One time, at band camp........
Okay, so I didn't really go to band camp. But I was in the band for five years. Which brings me to.....
day 26 - a song that you can play on an instrument.
I played the flute. Started in 4th grade and played through my Freshman year. Then I stopped. I had a part time job after school and didn't have time for the practices and all that. I'm sure there were more reasons than that but seriously I'm 34 years old now and I can't remember that far back. ;-)
Here is just one (of the very many) songs I can play on my flute.
day 26 - a song that you can play on an instrument.
I played the flute. Started in 4th grade and played through my Freshman year. Then I stopped. I had a part time job after school and didn't have time for the practices and all that. I'm sure there were more reasons than that but seriously I'm 34 years old now and I can't remember that far back. ;-)
Here is just one (of the very many) songs I can play on my flute.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Laugh this way.....
day 25 - a song that makes you laugh.
I'm trying to think if there are any songs that are just so ridiculous I laugh at them. Or if there are songs that make me laugh because of a situation I may have been in when I heard said song.
I wish I could ask the 30 day fairy to clarify some of these questions for me.
Really though, I think I am reading too much into this. It's not rocket science, it's song choices.
Moving on.
This song cracks.me.up.
One because this guy just looks soooo socially awkward.
Two because the band name. G. Love & Special Sauce? Really? Were you high when you came up with that name or are you just a pervert? Oh, wait, am I pervert? My mind automatically went down Dirty Boulevard. That might be my bad.
Third. Your baby has sauce. What exactly does that mean? I see you are calling your baby sweet but what exactly is her sauce? Strawberry? Chocolate? Honey BBQ? What the hell does it all mean?!?!
I'll never know. But I know it makes me laugh. Enjoy.
I'm trying to think if there are any songs that are just so ridiculous I laugh at them. Or if there are songs that make me laugh because of a situation I may have been in when I heard said song.
I wish I could ask the 30 day fairy to clarify some of these questions for me.
Really though, I think I am reading too much into this. It's not rocket science, it's song choices.
Moving on.
This song cracks.me.up.
One because this guy just looks soooo socially awkward.
Two because the band name. G. Love & Special Sauce? Really? Were you high when you came up with that name or are you just a pervert? Oh, wait, am I pervert? My mind automatically went down Dirty Boulevard. That might be my bad.
Third. Your baby has sauce. What exactly does that mean? I see you are calling your baby sweet but what exactly is her sauce? Strawberry? Chocolate? Honey BBQ? What the hell does it all mean?!?!
I'll never know. But I know it makes me laugh. Enjoy.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
More thievery from Pinterest
Love this, have to share!
I believe in pink.
I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner.
I believe in kissing. Kissing a lot.
I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong.
I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls.
I believe that tomorrow is another day.
I believe in miracles.
- Audrey Hepburn
I believe in pink.
I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner.
I believe in kissing. Kissing a lot.
I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong.
I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls.
I believe that tomorrow is another day.
I believe in miracles.
- Audrey Hepburn
The end of an era.
Alright, alright, "an era" may be a bit dramatic.
But we did reach the end of the school year. The FIRST school year. Technically Ryan's last day of school was a week ago. Aidan's last day was yesterday.
And he missed it.
I'm so sad. Thankfully, he isn't super upset. But it's because I think he is too sick to care. He woke up yesterday morning with a temp of 103. He's been sick for the past two days. My poor bub. Ryan is sick too. He had a fever. Woke up at 3:30am yesterday (yay for 4 hours of sleep for Mommy because I certainly didn't get back to bed!) with a fever of 103.5 and a very bad headache. He never got sick, sick. But Aidan did. He threw up three times last night and again this morning. I hope he is all better soon.
I can't believe the whole year has gone by already. It seems like they just started. I can't believe I'll have a preschooler, a kindergartner and a first grader in just three short months! How do I slow things down? Has anyone found the pause button? What about rewind?
We'll spend the next three months camping, taking day trips to the beach, cooking out and seeing lots of friends. I love the summertime!!!!
I'll try to be better about sharing pictures of all of our adventures over the summer!
But we did reach the end of the school year. The FIRST school year. Technically Ryan's last day of school was a week ago. Aidan's last day was yesterday.
And he missed it.
I'm so sad. Thankfully, he isn't super upset. But it's because I think he is too sick to care. He woke up yesterday morning with a temp of 103. He's been sick for the past two days. My poor bub. Ryan is sick too. He had a fever. Woke up at 3:30am yesterday (yay for 4 hours of sleep for Mommy because I certainly didn't get back to bed!) with a fever of 103.5 and a very bad headache. He never got sick, sick. But Aidan did. He threw up three times last night and again this morning. I hope he is all better soon.
I can't believe the whole year has gone by already. It seems like they just started. I can't believe I'll have a preschooler, a kindergartner and a first grader in just three short months! How do I slow things down? Has anyone found the pause button? What about rewind?
We'll spend the next three months camping, taking day trips to the beach, cooking out and seeing lots of friends. I love the summertime!!!!
I'll try to be better about sharing pictures of all of our adventures over the summer!
When I die, please play
Are you kidding me with this?
day 24 - a song that you want to play at your funeral.
Really?! Who comes up with this stuff? Who sits around and thinks hey, when I die, I think this would be a great song for people to hear when they come to say goodbye.
I'm sorry. I refuse. Pass on this one.
day 24 - a song that you want to play at your funeral.
Really?! Who comes up with this stuff? Who sits around and thinks hey, when I die, I think this would be a great song for people to hear when they come to say goodbye.
I'm sorry. I refuse. Pass on this one.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Glamping round two
Another fantastic weekend! We went camping at Normandy Farms again, this time with Tiffany, Jon, Ryan and Maddie. So much fun.
The weekend forecast didn't look so great but it really turned out to be a gorgeous weekend. Friday night we started off at the pool. The kids wanted to go swimming. I just wanted to take the pictures.
This weekend went by extremely quickly. That's the only downfall to camping Fri - Sun. Today is Aidan's last day of school though so that opens us back up to camping Thurs - Sun. It's only one extra night but it really makes a difference!
Next camping trip - July 7th. Can't wait - it's just the five of us going this time and I am really looking forward to it. We love going with other people - we always have such a great time. But it's nice to have a little family time now and then too. :o)
The weekend forecast didn't look so great but it really turned out to be a gorgeous weekend. Friday night we started off at the pool. The kids wanted to go swimming. I just wanted to take the pictures.
Friday night we all hung out and roasted marshmallows. What camping trip would be complete without a little s'more action? That's one of the best parts of camping!
Saturday was supposed to be crappy but it was anything but. John and Aidan had to get up really early to head back to Abington for Aidan's last t-ball game. The rest of us got up, ate breakfast and then hit the pool. I love that we can just go there, hang out, swim and do not much of anything else. I love days that are relaxing like that. The kids have fun, mama gets some sun, everyone is happy!
Auntie Jan was there this weekend as well - the kids were very excited to see her and Dodger. She hit the pool with us and hung out with us for most of the weekend.
This weekend went by extremely quickly. That's the only downfall to camping Fri - Sun. Today is Aidan's last day of school though so that opens us back up to camping Thurs - Sun. It's only one extra night but it really makes a difference!
Next camping trip - July 7th. Can't wait - it's just the five of us going this time and I am really looking forward to it. We love going with other people - we always have such a great time. But it's nice to have a little family time now and then too. :o)
Here Comes the Bride.....
day 23 - a song that you want to play at your wedding.
Hmmm, well, we're almost 10 years past my wedding day but I can tell you what DID play at my wedding.
Our first dance - John picked this. I wasn't a big country fan back then and I had never even heard of Lonestar. I love that he picked it and the meaning behind it.
My Dad and I have no kind of relationship whatsoever (I gave it one more shot and invited him to my wedding but he said I didn't want him there - what?!) so for the "Father/Daughter" dance I danced with my brother. This is the song we danced to.
John and his Mom danced to this song......
Then there was our last dance:
I wish I could do it all over again! I'd change things, definitely. But mostly I'd just be in the moment. The whole day just went by in the blink of an eye. So fast. One of the best days of my life. Yes, pass the Velveeta.
Hmmm, well, we're almost 10 years past my wedding day but I can tell you what DID play at my wedding.
Our first dance - John picked this. I wasn't a big country fan back then and I had never even heard of Lonestar. I love that he picked it and the meaning behind it.
My Dad and I have no kind of relationship whatsoever (I gave it one more shot and invited him to my wedding but he said I didn't want him there - what?!) so for the "Father/Daughter" dance I danced with my brother. This is the song we danced to.
John and his Mom danced to this song......
Then there was our last dance:
I wish I could do it all over again! I'd change things, definitely. But mostly I'd just be in the moment. The whole day just went by in the blink of an eye. So fast. One of the best days of my life. Yes, pass the Velveeta.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Ahhhh, to complete the trifecta
day 22 - a song that you listen to when you’re sad.
Okay, well, I don't listen to any song when I'm sad. Purposely? Why would one do that? But immediately right off the top of my head there is a song that makes me sad. A song for my Mom.
It's been a little over 4 years since she passed away and I still miss her so much. They say the pain gets easier as time goes by but I honestly don't feel it. My Mom was the most amazing person I have ever known. I know, I know, almost everyone says/thinks that about their Mom. But she really was. She raised 3 kids, on her own, with no help from anyone. My parents got divorced when I was 4 yrs old. My Dad never paid his child support. He would take us out for lunch/breakfast at McDonald's now and then. He was supposed to take us every weekend but that didn't happen. By the time I was 12 or 13 my Dad was like a ghost.
I couldn't fully appreciate as a child just how much my Mom did for us. Now that I am an adult, with kids of my own, I can really look back and I can see. She made so many sacrifices. She didn't date. She didn't really socialize, no girls nights out for her. She raised her kids. On top of that, she chose nursing as her profession. So, not only did she take care of us all the time, she also took care of post partum women at St. Margaret's Hospital.
My Mom had a hard life. At least I think she did. I often wonder if my Mom was happy with the way her life went. I know she loved the three of us. That has never been a question. But I wish I could ask her if she was happy. If she thinks her life was a good one. I don't know how to explain this. I look at my life right now and I am happy. Truly happy. Yes, we have some major struggles and we have been stuck in this rut for a very long time. But I have to believe it will turn around soon. Even with all of that we are SO blessed. There are so many good things. I have a husband that I adore (yes, he can be a pain in my ass sometimes but what man can't be?!). We have three beautiful, healthy, caring, loving children. We have a roof over our heads. We have food on the table. I have a great job. Things are rough but they could be so much worse. God has really blessed me and I am grateful every day. I haven't had to go through nearly as much as my Mom went through. It makes me sad to think that maybe she didn't feel blessed. But I'll never know because I never asked her. During the last 4 or 5 years of her life I can't imagine she was very happy with the way things turned out. She had moved to Colorado back in 1995. She met a man online and they got married. I'd like to think she was happy for a while. But things didn't turn out so well. I know she wasn't happy in CO. I know she stayed far longer than she wanted to. I think she was sad/afraid/upset that she'd have two failed marriages under her belt. But, she did move back. She moved back in early 2003 into a home John and I bought in Whitman in 2002 (with the help of his parents, again, blessed). I'm pretty sure she didn't want to have to move in with her daughter and new husband (we'd just gotten married in Sept 2001) but she did it. I like to think she was happy there. In our physical house. However, I don't think she was happy with how she had to live. She had health problems in CO. Far too long for me to get into now but when she came back to MA things just weren't the same. She was living on Social Security Disability. She couldn't work. She wasn't living on her own. Yet. But, she did get her own apartment and I know she loved it. She was still unhappy because she couldn't drive or get out and about on her own. That had to be a hard pill to swallow after being SO independant for most of her life. Now she had to rely on me to get things done for her, or take her to the bank, grocery store, hairdresser, etc. You get the gist. I wonder what she thought about at night. If I really allow myself to think about it I get so sad. I wish I could talk to her. I wish she was still here. After she passed away there were so many people that came to her wake. So many of her friends that pulled me aside and said how much she loved me, how much she talked about me. How proud she was. How much she would say I did for her. But do we ever listen to anyone else? I feel should have taken advantage of when she was here. I feel like I should have done more. I still feel guilt, wish things. I know it's not right, I shouldn't have. But that doesn't just wipe it away.
Shit. I'm way off track here. Talk about a tangent. I'm going to stop here. Too much to tell and this post is supposed to be about a song.
This song was played at my Mom's wake. The funeral home made a DVD that played on repeat throughout her wake. I still cannot listen to it without crying. This song absolutely, 1000% describes my mother and the way I felt about her. My Mother was absolutely and will always be, my hero.
Okay, well, I don't listen to any song when I'm sad. Purposely? Why would one do that? But immediately right off the top of my head there is a song that makes me sad. A song for my Mom.
It's been a little over 4 years since she passed away and I still miss her so much. They say the pain gets easier as time goes by but I honestly don't feel it. My Mom was the most amazing person I have ever known. I know, I know, almost everyone says/thinks that about their Mom. But she really was. She raised 3 kids, on her own, with no help from anyone. My parents got divorced when I was 4 yrs old. My Dad never paid his child support. He would take us out for lunch/breakfast at McDonald's now and then. He was supposed to take us every weekend but that didn't happen. By the time I was 12 or 13 my Dad was like a ghost.
I couldn't fully appreciate as a child just how much my Mom did for us. Now that I am an adult, with kids of my own, I can really look back and I can see. She made so many sacrifices. She didn't date. She didn't really socialize, no girls nights out for her. She raised her kids. On top of that, she chose nursing as her profession. So, not only did she take care of us all the time, she also took care of post partum women at St. Margaret's Hospital.
My Mom had a hard life. At least I think she did. I often wonder if my Mom was happy with the way her life went. I know she loved the three of us. That has never been a question. But I wish I could ask her if she was happy. If she thinks her life was a good one. I don't know how to explain this. I look at my life right now and I am happy. Truly happy. Yes, we have some major struggles and we have been stuck in this rut for a very long time. But I have to believe it will turn around soon. Even with all of that we are SO blessed. There are so many good things. I have a husband that I adore (yes, he can be a pain in my ass sometimes but what man can't be?!). We have three beautiful, healthy, caring, loving children. We have a roof over our heads. We have food on the table. I have a great job. Things are rough but they could be so much worse. God has really blessed me and I am grateful every day. I haven't had to go through nearly as much as my Mom went through. It makes me sad to think that maybe she didn't feel blessed. But I'll never know because I never asked her. During the last 4 or 5 years of her life I can't imagine she was very happy with the way things turned out. She had moved to Colorado back in 1995. She met a man online and they got married. I'd like to think she was happy for a while. But things didn't turn out so well. I know she wasn't happy in CO. I know she stayed far longer than she wanted to. I think she was sad/afraid/upset that she'd have two failed marriages under her belt. But, she did move back. She moved back in early 2003 into a home John and I bought in Whitman in 2002 (with the help of his parents, again, blessed). I'm pretty sure she didn't want to have to move in with her daughter and new husband (we'd just gotten married in Sept 2001) but she did it. I like to think she was happy there. In our physical house. However, I don't think she was happy with how she had to live. She had health problems in CO. Far too long for me to get into now but when she came back to MA things just weren't the same. She was living on Social Security Disability. She couldn't work. She wasn't living on her own. Yet. But, she did get her own apartment and I know she loved it. She was still unhappy because she couldn't drive or get out and about on her own. That had to be a hard pill to swallow after being SO independant for most of her life. Now she had to rely on me to get things done for her, or take her to the bank, grocery store, hairdresser, etc. You get the gist. I wonder what she thought about at night. If I really allow myself to think about it I get so sad. I wish I could talk to her. I wish she was still here. After she passed away there were so many people that came to her wake. So many of her friends that pulled me aside and said how much she loved me, how much she talked about me. How proud she was. How much she would say I did for her. But do we ever listen to anyone else? I feel should have taken advantage of when she was here. I feel like I should have done more. I still feel guilt, wish things. I know it's not right, I shouldn't have. But that doesn't just wipe it away.
Shit. I'm way off track here. Talk about a tangent. I'm going to stop here. Too much to tell and this post is supposed to be about a song.
This song was played at my Mom's wake. The funeral home made a DVD that played on repeat throughout her wake. I still cannot listen to it without crying. This song absolutely, 1000% describes my mother and the way I felt about her. My Mother was absolutely and will always be, my hero.
Hello Boston, Stanley here, nice to see you again!
I almost feel like I shouldn't be allowed to blog about this. But, you know what I say. It's MY blog and I can post if I want to! ;oP
I'm not a huge sports fan. I don't watch much of any sport. I will watch the Superbowl but I'm *that* girl that watches for the commercials. Don't hate me. At least I'm honest.
I haven't watched hockey since my husband played. Back then it was fun and exciting because it was live and in my face. Watching sports at home just does nothing for me. Sorry, but that is the truth. Maybe it would be different, like when John played, if I experienced live. But I've never done that. Actually, I *may* have gone to one Bruins game about 14 yrs ago. I think maybe i did with an ex. Aside from that - zip, zero, zilch, nada. Maybe that is why I'm not really into it. Who knows.
However. I know how important this moment in time is. The Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup last night. I did watch some of the game. Not much. I fully admit to having gone to bed early because I had a migraine. Again. Yes, I woke up with it. Again. That's the second time this week and I'm over it.
I digress.
So, the Bruins won the cup. I get how huge this is. It's been 39 years since the cup has been in Beantown. We played Vancouver. We beat them in their own house. We shut them out in their own house. SWEET victory. Game 7, score 4-0. Amazing. I absolutely grasp that. I am proud of "our" boys, they worked their asses off (hey, I'm not completely in the dark, I really do get it!) and they truly deserve this win.
Congratulations to the Boston Bruins!
I'm not a huge sports fan. I don't watch much of any sport. I will watch the Superbowl but I'm *that* girl that watches for the commercials. Don't hate me. At least I'm honest.
I haven't watched hockey since my husband played. Back then it was fun and exciting because it was live and in my face. Watching sports at home just does nothing for me. Sorry, but that is the truth. Maybe it would be different, like when John played, if I experienced live. But I've never done that. Actually, I *may* have gone to one Bruins game about 14 yrs ago. I think maybe i did with an ex. Aside from that - zip, zero, zilch, nada. Maybe that is why I'm not really into it. Who knows.
However. I know how important this moment in time is. The Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup last night. I did watch some of the game. Not much. I fully admit to having gone to bed early because I had a migraine. Again. Yes, I woke up with it. Again. That's the second time this week and I'm over it.
I digress.
So, the Bruins won the cup. I get how huge this is. It's been 39 years since the cup has been in Beantown. We played Vancouver. We beat them in their own house. We shut them out in their own house. SWEET victory. Game 7, score 4-0. Amazing. I absolutely grasp that. I am proud of "our" boys, they worked their asses off (hey, I'm not completely in the dark, I really do get it!) and they truly deserve this win.
Congratulations to the Boston Bruins!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
If I'm happy and I know it....
day 21 - a song that you listen to when you’re happy.
Of course. Yesterday was angry, today is happy. Very original. So, some happy music. Now that I'm sitting here I can't come up with a. thing. I don't specifically listen to anything when I'm happy. I just turn on the radio or my ipod. I guess when I'm in a good mood I'll put on music and i'll put on three specific songs because my kids LOVE them. These songs definitely make me happy / laugh because they dance around the playroom whenever I put them on. So those will be my choices for today.
Aidan loooves this song. He has for a long time. He kind of trots around the room to the beat and it cracks me up.
This one is for Ryan. This is "his" song. He jumps up and down, runs around and sings it with a BIG grin on his face. Love.
And last, but certainly not least. Erynn. The fact that she is 3 years old and this is her song may be a bit disturbing but it's not like she knows what it's about. The best part is when she "lip syncs" to the song and tries to look like she is singing. HY-sterical. (we listen to the clean version at home)
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Who's angry? Me?! Noooooo....
day 20 - a song that you listen to when you’re angry.
Hmmmm. What DO I listen to when I'm angry. Most of the time I'll just put on my ipod because music can help to get me out of any funk I'm having. If I'm really in a pissy mood I'll definitely gravitate to the rock songs. The blood pumping, drum banging, guitar wailing type songs. The ones you have to thump your foot along to, you just can't help it.
Clearly this song fits the bill. It's a good angry rock tune. Limp Bizkit is pretty damn perfect for when you're in a foul mood.
Another band that fits the bill. Good stuff.
CLASSIC. I love me some Rage. These songs bring me back to "The Ranchhouse" in Marshfield. Going to see ItchyFish play. Loooved that band.
So there you have it. Angry songs from this currently-not-so-angry chick.
WAIT - I forgot two. Very important.
Hello, the song says Fuck you. Clearly a good song for angry people.
and, last but not least.... have to balance out all of this testosterone with an angry chick. Hell yes.
Hmmmm. What DO I listen to when I'm angry. Most of the time I'll just put on my ipod because music can help to get me out of any funk I'm having. If I'm really in a pissy mood I'll definitely gravitate to the rock songs. The blood pumping, drum banging, guitar wailing type songs. The ones you have to thump your foot along to, you just can't help it.
Clearly this song fits the bill. It's a good angry rock tune. Limp Bizkit is pretty damn perfect for when you're in a foul mood.
Another band that fits the bill. Good stuff.
CLASSIC. I love me some Rage. These songs bring me back to "The Ranchhouse" in Marshfield. Going to see ItchyFish play. Loooved that band.
So there you have it. Angry songs from this currently-not-so-angry chick.
WAIT - I forgot two. Very important.
Hello, the song says Fuck you. Clearly a good song for angry people.
and, last but not least.... have to balance out all of this testosterone with an angry chick. Hell yes.
Monday, June 13, 2011
What's with the favorites??
day 19 - a song from your favorite album.
I don't have a favorite. I don't like these questions because there is no such thing as favorite for me. I have songs that are my front runners at any given time. I can't remember the last time I even listened to a full album. I download my songs from youtube or iTunes when I hear something I like. (gotta love that video converter, THANK YOU ANNE!!!)
I'm skipping this one. We'll see what tomorrow brings.
I don't have a favorite. I don't like these questions because there is no such thing as favorite for me. I have songs that are my front runners at any given time. I can't remember the last time I even listened to a full album. I download my songs from youtube or iTunes when I hear something I like. (gotta love that video converter, THANK YOU ANNE!!!)
I'm skipping this one. We'll see what tomorrow brings.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
There is nothing better
Than having a really great weekend.
This was definitely one of those weekends. A weekend where you almost feel it's okay to have to go back to work because the weekend was just that good. That's how I am feeling tonight. Nothing major occured. Nothing that would knock your socks off. It was just a great weekend.
It started out on Friday morning. I took Ryan to school a bit early so we could give his teachers their end-of-the-year thank you gifts. I know not everyone does this. I now know that what I did might have been a tad overboard (at least that is what I am being told) but these three ladies were amazing and Ryan really loved them. I enjoyed volunteering in his class and I wanted to show them just how much I appreciated everything they did for Ryan.
Friday afternoon we did the grocery shopping and hit Target to get some cheap t-shirts and stuff for the kids. Just a few things, nothing major.
Friday night was a bit rough. I had plans with my cousin and a couple of friends. We were going to do karaoke but that fell through. Well, maybe fell through is the wrong term. Truth be told, I had to cancel. After grocery shopping and the "little" Target run (WHY is it that I can never get out of that store without spending less than $100?!?!) my Friday night fundage was defunct. Postponed for a couple of weeks but not a big deal. John and I stayed in, put the kids to bed and just hung out together. Nice.
Saturday started off at the ass crack of dawn. For some unknown reason my lovely daughter was up at 6:30am. That NEVER happens. She is a great sleeper and usually sleeps in on the weekend. Ugh. Since I was up I thought I'd find some information out about an email I received the day before. Old Navy was having a sale on all denim shorts - 60% off. But the sale was only being held from 7a - 11a. Clearly Erynn waking up at the ass crack was a sign that I should get up and drive to Hingham for this fantastic sale. So we, yes WE because she is a little diva and loves to shop, headed out at 7a. Got there and what a shit show that was. They had all of two prs of shorts that would work for my family. (Myself discluded b/c I do NOT wear shorts. Hello, my thighs haven't stopped making out since 1994. I'm not about to create extra friction with a short hemline. Thanks much, I'll pass.)
So, we headed home. Aidan was supposed to have a t-ball game but it was raining so that was cancelled. Boo. The day picked up rather quickly though. My Father in Law, from here on out known as "Dad" because he is the only Dad I've ever really had (that's a long story, don't ask) decided that my kids needed clothes and took us shopping. YAHOOOO! We hit the mall. The kids got much needed clothing (put it this way. It was rainy and cold on Saturday. Erynn was wearing shorts because she didn't have ONE pair of jeans that fit. Baby girl had hit a growth spurt and every pair of jeans she put on looked like freaking clam diggers. Ugh. Just want to point out though that I didn't know this UNTIL we had to put one of her pr's of jeans on her!) and they each got a pair of new sneakers. Thank you VERY much to Paul, my brother in law's brother, because he gave us his discount. Aidan, Ryan, Erynn and John ALL got brand new kicks for $172. Nike sneakers no less. If you know anything about retail you know that was a kick ass deal. Dad then took us out to lunch. Yes, he is the BEST father I know and no, he isn't looking to adopt any other kids. Seriously, there are no words to describe how blessed we are.
Saturday night we had dinner plans. We made these a month ago and I had tucked money aside for it. (Just to explain why we were okay to go out Sat night for dinner but not on Friday night for drinks due to lack of funds. Like you needed an explanation, but still.) So, dinner. Longhorn Steakhouse with Tiffany and Jon. We had a GREAT time. I love spending time with these two. We just click and it's always guaranteed to be full of laughs. After dinner we hit Kohl's because Jon had some shorts to return. We may have walked out with a few more things for the kids. I may have walked out with one or three more charms for my Pandora bracelet. Sidenote: Kohl's has some really great beads that fit on the Pandora and they are a lot less expensive. If you have a pandora, take a look. After dinner we went back to Tiff and Jon's for some drinks and to sit around the fire. The weather was a tad iffy so we set up a canopy to sit under. The best part of the evening is when we pulled in Tiff's driveway to pick them up. I see her through the kitchen door and I groan. We had the SAME DAMN SHIRT ON. I don't think I have EVER done that with anyone in my life. I had JUST purchased the shirt at Old Navy that morning. Tiff had bought it at another Old Navy the night before. Mine was navy striped and hers was orange. Unreal. Hysterical. I told her she had to change since I wasn't driving all the way back home to change. She thought it was a riot and decided not to. I bet we looked like tools but it was so funny so who cares.
Today I woke up early and had a hair across my ass (WHO the hell comes up with these sayings???? I'm not sure but it fits so I'm using it.) about cleaning. I get in these moods now and again and watch out. The entire upstairs got revamped today. ALL of the kids clothes that we bought over the weekend were detagged, washed, dried, sorted and put away. I stripped all of the kids beds, blankets, stuffed animals, pillow pets, the whole nine - washed it all, remade the beds. Their rooms, drawers, closets, everything were all sorted and reorganized. I cleaned out the kids, ahem, Mike and Brandon's bathroom closet and organized that as well. I remade my bed, organized my closet, cleaned the bathroom. I just love doing this. I'm not sure why, I just do. I made a kick ass dinner too. Not to toot my own horn but toot toot!! I made stuffed peppers. Normally I'll serve with rice or egg noodles. Today I decided to try something a little different. I whipped up a homemade pasta sauce and served it with that instead. Holy. SO good. The kids each had two servings. John, Mike and Brandon raved. It really was good. There was barely enough left for me to take for my lunch tomorrow lol. This meal will definitely be getting put on my Sunday meal rotation. I tend to save the more elaborate or special meals for Sunday. The ones that take a fair amount of time to cook because Sunday is the day of the week I try to save for family.
Tonight I'm just getting ready for work, finishing up some laundry and, clearly, catching up on my blog. So, while it may not be yours, this was my version of a pretty damn perfect weekend. Bring on Monday!!!
This was definitely one of those weekends. A weekend where you almost feel it's okay to have to go back to work because the weekend was just that good. That's how I am feeling tonight. Nothing major occured. Nothing that would knock your socks off. It was just a great weekend.
It started out on Friday morning. I took Ryan to school a bit early so we could give his teachers their end-of-the-year thank you gifts. I know not everyone does this. I now know that what I did might have been a tad overboard (at least that is what I am being told) but these three ladies were amazing and Ryan really loved them. I enjoyed volunteering in his class and I wanted to show them just how much I appreciated everything they did for Ryan.
Friday afternoon we did the grocery shopping and hit Target to get some cheap t-shirts and stuff for the kids. Just a few things, nothing major.
Friday night was a bit rough. I had plans with my cousin and a couple of friends. We were going to do karaoke but that fell through. Well, maybe fell through is the wrong term. Truth be told, I had to cancel. After grocery shopping and the "little" Target run (WHY is it that I can never get out of that store without spending less than $100?!?!) my Friday night fundage was defunct. Postponed for a couple of weeks but not a big deal. John and I stayed in, put the kids to bed and just hung out together. Nice.
Saturday started off at the ass crack of dawn. For some unknown reason my lovely daughter was up at 6:30am. That NEVER happens. She is a great sleeper and usually sleeps in on the weekend. Ugh. Since I was up I thought I'd find some information out about an email I received the day before. Old Navy was having a sale on all denim shorts - 60% off. But the sale was only being held from 7a - 11a. Clearly Erynn waking up at the ass crack was a sign that I should get up and drive to Hingham for this fantastic sale. So we, yes WE because she is a little diva and loves to shop, headed out at 7a. Got there and what a shit show that was. They had all of two prs of shorts that would work for my family. (Myself discluded b/c I do NOT wear shorts. Hello, my thighs haven't stopped making out since 1994. I'm not about to create extra friction with a short hemline. Thanks much, I'll pass.)
So, we headed home. Aidan was supposed to have a t-ball game but it was raining so that was cancelled. Boo. The day picked up rather quickly though. My Father in Law, from here on out known as "Dad" because he is the only Dad I've ever really had (that's a long story, don't ask) decided that my kids needed clothes and took us shopping. YAHOOOO! We hit the mall. The kids got much needed clothing (put it this way. It was rainy and cold on Saturday. Erynn was wearing shorts because she didn't have ONE pair of jeans that fit. Baby girl had hit a growth spurt and every pair of jeans she put on looked like freaking clam diggers. Ugh. Just want to point out though that I didn't know this UNTIL we had to put one of her pr's of jeans on her!) and they each got a pair of new sneakers. Thank you VERY much to Paul, my brother in law's brother, because he gave us his discount. Aidan, Ryan, Erynn and John ALL got brand new kicks for $172. Nike sneakers no less. If you know anything about retail you know that was a kick ass deal. Dad then took us out to lunch. Yes, he is the BEST father I know and no, he isn't looking to adopt any other kids. Seriously, there are no words to describe how blessed we are.
Saturday night we had dinner plans. We made these a month ago and I had tucked money aside for it. (Just to explain why we were okay to go out Sat night for dinner but not on Friday night for drinks due to lack of funds. Like you needed an explanation, but still.) So, dinner. Longhorn Steakhouse with Tiffany and Jon. We had a GREAT time. I love spending time with these two. We just click and it's always guaranteed to be full of laughs. After dinner we hit Kohl's because Jon had some shorts to return. We may have walked out with a few more things for the kids. I may have walked out with one or three more charms for my Pandora bracelet. Sidenote: Kohl's has some really great beads that fit on the Pandora and they are a lot less expensive. If you have a pandora, take a look. After dinner we went back to Tiff and Jon's for some drinks and to sit around the fire. The weather was a tad iffy so we set up a canopy to sit under. The best part of the evening is when we pulled in Tiff's driveway to pick them up. I see her through the kitchen door and I groan. We had the SAME DAMN SHIRT ON. I don't think I have EVER done that with anyone in my life. I had JUST purchased the shirt at Old Navy that morning. Tiff had bought it at another Old Navy the night before. Mine was navy striped and hers was orange. Unreal. Hysterical. I told her she had to change since I wasn't driving all the way back home to change. She thought it was a riot and decided not to. I bet we looked like tools but it was so funny so who cares.
Today I woke up early and had a hair across my ass (WHO the hell comes up with these sayings???? I'm not sure but it fits so I'm using it.) about cleaning. I get in these moods now and again and watch out. The entire upstairs got revamped today. ALL of the kids clothes that we bought over the weekend were detagged, washed, dried, sorted and put away. I stripped all of the kids beds, blankets, stuffed animals, pillow pets, the whole nine - washed it all, remade the beds. Their rooms, drawers, closets, everything were all sorted and reorganized. I cleaned out the kids, ahem, Mike and Brandon's bathroom closet and organized that as well. I remade my bed, organized my closet, cleaned the bathroom. I just love doing this. I'm not sure why, I just do. I made a kick ass dinner too. Not to toot my own horn but toot toot!! I made stuffed peppers. Normally I'll serve with rice or egg noodles. Today I decided to try something a little different. I whipped up a homemade pasta sauce and served it with that instead. Holy. SO good. The kids each had two servings. John, Mike and Brandon raved. It really was good. There was barely enough left for me to take for my lunch tomorrow lol. This meal will definitely be getting put on my Sunday meal rotation. I tend to save the more elaborate or special meals for Sunday. The ones that take a fair amount of time to cook because Sunday is the day of the week I try to save for family.
Tonight I'm just getting ready for work, finishing up some laundry and, clearly, catching up on my blog. So, while it may not be yours, this was my version of a pretty damn perfect weekend. Bring on Monday!!!
I wish I may, I wish I might
day 18 - a song that you wish you heard on the radio
This song was one of my Mom's favorite songs. Her email was created from it, she loved to listen and sing to it. She'd crank it up every time she heard it. I wish they played it on the radio (more often because I do catch it ever once in a while) because it brings me happy thoughts of her.
Another song is from a band called The Swell Season. I stumbled across them this weekend in a movie I watched. I was telling someone how much I loved hearing an irish brogue and he recommended this movie to me. The movie itself was just eh. B movie rating in my opinion but the music was SO good. I immediately downloaded a handful of songs from iTunes later that night.
So, two songs from that movie that I wish I heard on the radio.
This song was one of my Mom's favorite songs. Her email was created from it, she loved to listen and sing to it. She'd crank it up every time she heard it. I wish they played it on the radio (more often because I do catch it ever once in a while) because it brings me happy thoughts of her.
Another song is from a band called The Swell Season. I stumbled across them this weekend in a movie I watched. I was telling someone how much I loved hearing an irish brogue and he recommended this movie to me. The movie itself was just eh. B movie rating in my opinion but the music was SO good. I immediately downloaded a handful of songs from iTunes later that night.
So, two songs from that movie that I wish I heard on the radio.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Turn up the volume, they're playing my song!
day 17 - a song that you hear often on the radio.
Well, this one should be relatively easy. In all reality I could turn the radio on right now and just put that song here. But I'm not near a radio. Unless you count the iTunes I have playing in the background........but that's not radio so I guess that is cheating.
Sheesh, I'm getting off track. Okay, a song I hear often on the radio. Let's see if I can't pick all different arenas, shall we? I have some time tonight, why not. I'm only going to pick ones that I don't mind hearing on the radio. If I picked the ones I did mind hearing I'd be here all fricking night and I'm not looking to devote my friday evening to my blog. Sorry folks.
Looooove this song. I hear it on two different stations. I switch stations in the morning quicker than I switch lanes on the highway. That's just the way it is.
Another good one. Again, only on one or two stations. I love me some Irish men....swoooon.
This one is played on many many stations. Which is a good thing. You'd think I'd get sick to death of it BUT my kids looooove this song and they sing along with it. That alone makes it worth listening to in my opinion. Hearing a 3,5 and 6 yr olds version of this song is quite entertaining, let me tell you. (I haven't seen the video until now. I'm not really sure what to think.)
This song is only played on country stations but I'm happy to flip to those as well. As I've mentioned over and over and over again, music tastes = varied. No surpise that country would find it's way in here as well.
Well, this one should be relatively easy. In all reality I could turn the radio on right now and just put that song here. But I'm not near a radio. Unless you count the iTunes I have playing in the background........but that's not radio so I guess that is cheating.
Sheesh, I'm getting off track. Okay, a song I hear often on the radio. Let's see if I can't pick all different arenas, shall we? I have some time tonight, why not. I'm only going to pick ones that I don't mind hearing on the radio. If I picked the ones I did mind hearing I'd be here all fricking night and I'm not looking to devote my friday evening to my blog. Sorry folks.
Looooove this song. I hear it on two different stations. I switch stations in the morning quicker than I switch lanes on the highway. That's just the way it is.
Another good one. Again, only on one or two stations. I love me some Irish men....swoooon.
This one is played on many many stations. Which is a good thing. You'd think I'd get sick to death of it BUT my kids looooove this song and they sing along with it. That alone makes it worth listening to in my opinion. Hearing a 3,5 and 6 yr olds version of this song is quite entertaining, let me tell you. (I haven't seen the video until now. I'm not really sure what to think.)
This song is only played on country stations but I'm happy to flip to those as well. As I've mentioned over and over and over again, music tastes = varied. No surpise that country would find it's way in here as well.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Obsession
I have one. A big one. I'm obsessed with a website called "Pinterest." I may need an intervention.
I just can't HELP it. It's SUCH a great site! I was trying to explain it eloquently to someone.
I said: "How to explain. It's crack. LOL. It's a website that lets you "pin" all kinds of things you like. Almost like when you are looking at a map and you stick in a pin.........kind of like that I guess. LMK if you want an invite, I'm sure I'm not doing it any justice lol."
Epic Fail. Seriously, worst description ever.
Then my girlfriend put it into perfect context.
She says: "Okay, better way to describe. Imagine you have a stack of mags and tear out all the pics, recipes, articles you want to return to later. You stick them on your fridge.
OR, imagine all your favorites were arranged neatly in their folders...only you got to see thumbnails of each one instead of having to click on each link."
I just can't HELP it. It's SUCH a great site! I was trying to explain it eloquently to someone.
I said: "How to explain. It's crack. LOL. It's a website that lets you "pin" all kinds of things you like. Almost like when you are looking at a map and you stick in a pin.........kind of like that I guess. LMK if you want an invite, I'm sure I'm not doing it any justice lol."
Epic Fail. Seriously, worst description ever.
Then my girlfriend put it into perfect context.
She says: "Okay, better way to describe. Imagine you have a stack of mags and tear out all the pics, recipes, articles you want to return to later. You stick them on your fridge.
OR, imagine all your favorites were arranged neatly in their folders...only you got to see thumbnails of each one instead of having to click on each link."
Yeeeeeesssssssss! That is exactly it! And now I'm obsessed. I am on there every.single.day. I am constantly finding new things that I want to pin. Recipes, pretty pictures, outfits, funny saying, truthful sayings, places I want to travel, I could go on and on and on. It is just such a great website! You MUST check it out for yourselves!!!
Granted, it's a time suck. I fully admit that. But, it's a guilty pleasure and I adore it.
I love you! No, I hate you!
day 16 - a song that you used to love but now hate
I loved this song back in the day but I find myself changing the station every time I hear it come on now. Shockingly, it still comes on some of my stations a lot!
I don't know that I ever really LOVED these songs......but I absolutely 100% can't stand either of them now.
What the eff ARE apple bottom jeans anyway?!
You know what Bruno? There are a LOT of people who have lazy days. You aren't special. Nice hair. Thug monkeys that dance. Really??
aaaand no list would be complete without some Gaga. Seriously though, every time she comes out with a song it's played 3x an hour. I get that she needs airtime but when I get sick of a song in a week that's just not a good sign.
I'm sure there are many many more but, really, I'd be here all freaking day and I need to get some work done. Until tomorrow.
I loved this song back in the day but I find myself changing the station every time I hear it come on now. Shockingly, it still comes on some of my stations a lot!
I don't know that I ever really LOVED these songs......but I absolutely 100% can't stand either of them now.
What the eff ARE apple bottom jeans anyway?!
You know what Bruno? There are a LOT of people who have lazy days. You aren't special. Nice hair. Thug monkeys that dance. Really??
aaaand no list would be complete without some Gaga. Seriously though, every time she comes out with a song it's played 3x an hour. I get that she needs airtime but when I get sick of a song in a week that's just not a good sign.
I'm sure there are many many more but, really, I'd be here all freaking day and I need to get some work done. Until tomorrow.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
If I were to describe myself in song.....
day 15 - a song that describes you
I must admit, this one is a toughie. How does one use a song to describe oneself? I don't think I could be tied up with a neat little bow in just one song. Then again, when I have listened to the "one song" rule......sure as hell not going to start now. I'm trying to be original. My friend is doing this challenge as well and she is a few days ahead of me.........unfortunately she took most of the songs I would have used lol. (Damn you Apryl!)
So, in no particular order....songs that I would use to describe myself
This one is good. By Your Side. If you are in my life, friend, brother, sister, husband, child, anyone.....you are in my life for a reason and I will always be by your side. You need me, you call me and I'm there no matter what.
Who Says........who says I'm not perfect? Well, really, I'm not perfect. But you should love yourself first. I'm working on it. I really wouldn't want to be anyone else. That's the truth.
I know this is true. I've been a hero to my Mother. I've been a hero to my sister, my brother. I'm a hero to my husband and children. Do I *feel* like a hero? No, not nearly. But I know that to others I am / have been so it's worth mentioning.
Yes, absolutely. No matter what I'm going to get up and just keep on going. I know I'm a strong person and I'm going to keep on being that way. "You may fool me and I'll fall, but I won't stay down long."
Cheesy as this may be......this song does describe me. My mindset. Everything happens for a reason, even if we don't know what that reason may be. It will be okay. I tend to try not to get worked up about things. I try to be rational, work things out. I trust that everything is going to work out so I try to let it flow.
I must admit, this one is a toughie. How does one use a song to describe oneself? I don't think I could be tied up with a neat little bow in just one song. Then again, when I have listened to the "one song" rule......sure as hell not going to start now. I'm trying to be original. My friend is doing this challenge as well and she is a few days ahead of me.........unfortunately she took most of the songs I would have used lol. (Damn you Apryl!)
So, in no particular order....songs that I would use to describe myself
This one is good. By Your Side. If you are in my life, friend, brother, sister, husband, child, anyone.....you are in my life for a reason and I will always be by your side. You need me, you call me and I'm there no matter what.
Who Says........who says I'm not perfect? Well, really, I'm not perfect. But you should love yourself first. I'm working on it. I really wouldn't want to be anyone else. That's the truth.
I know this is true. I've been a hero to my Mother. I've been a hero to my sister, my brother. I'm a hero to my husband and children. Do I *feel* like a hero? No, not nearly. But I know that to others I am / have been so it's worth mentioning.
Yes, absolutely. No matter what I'm going to get up and just keep on going. I know I'm a strong person and I'm going to keep on being that way. "You may fool me and I'll fall, but I won't stay down long."
Cheesy as this may be......this song does describe me. My mindset. Everything happens for a reason, even if we don't know what that reason may be. It will be okay. I tend to try not to get worked up about things. I try to be rational, work things out. I trust that everything is going to work out so I try to let it flow.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
For my "babies"
Yes, I know they aren't "babies" anymore but I'm a Mom and doesn't every mother think her children will always be her babies? Is it just me? I think not.
Another little ditty from the internet. So cute, so true, I'm hijacking and putting here. (although I'm changing the formatting a bit. They have some of the end words in caps and I just didn't get it.)
I Love You
I am your parent, you are my child,
I am your quiet place, you are my wild.
I am your calm face, you are my giggle,
I am your wait, you are my wiggle.
I am your dinner, you are my chocolate cake,
I am your bedtime, you are my wide awake.
I am your lullaby, you are my peek a boo,
I am your goodnight kiss, you are my I love you.
So. Sweet. Totally 100% on the money. It might even have brought tears to my eyes. When did I turn into such a sentimental schmuck anyway?
Another little ditty from the internet. So cute, so true, I'm hijacking and putting here. (although I'm changing the formatting a bit. They have some of the end words in caps and I just didn't get it.)
I Love You
I am your parent, you are my child,
I am your quiet place, you are my wild.
I am your calm face, you are my giggle,
I am your wait, you are my wiggle.
I am your dinner, you are my chocolate cake,
I am your bedtime, you are my wide awake.
I am your lullaby, you are my peek a boo,
I am your goodnight kiss, you are my I love you.
So. Sweet. Totally 100% on the money. It might even have brought tears to my eyes. When did I turn into such a sentimental schmuck anyway?
Oh Internet, how I love thee
I just stumbled upon this today. I am peeing in my pants cracking up right now. This is gospel. It's the truth. Read them, you know I'm right. Tell me you don't laugh at each and every one! Okay, well almost. Because, while some of them are truths, I truthfully didn't find myself cracking up like a lunatic at ALL of them. But I do LOVE these so I had to share. With all 3 people that read my blog. Wait, 3 might be a tad generous. Oy.
Truths for Mature Humans:
1. I think part of a best friends job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.
2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.
3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.
4. There is a great need for a sarcasm font. (I LOVE this one, totally agree!!!)
5. How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?
6. Was learning cursive really necessary?
7. Mapquest really needs to start their directions at #5. I'm pretty sure I know how to get out of my own neighborhood.
8. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.
9. I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least "kind of" tired.
10. Bad decisions make good stories.
11. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.
12. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after Blue Ray? I really don't want to have to start my collection.........again.
13. I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes I made to my ten-page technical report that I swear I didn't make any changes to.
14. "Do not Machine Wash or Tumble Dry" means I will not wash this. Ever.
15. I hate when I miss a call on the last ring (Hello? HELLO? @#%& it!), but when I immediately call back it rings nine times and goes to voicemail. What did you do when I didn't answer? Drop the phone and run away??
16. I hate leaving my house feeling confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire day. What a waste.
17. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know NOT to answer when they call.
18. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet money on any given Friday or Saturday night that more kisses begin with Bud Light than with Kay.
19. I think that the freezer deserves a light as well.
20. I wish Google maps had an "avoid ghetto" routing option.
21. Sometimes I'll watch a movie that I watched when I was younger and realize that I had NO idea what the hell was going on the first time I saw it.
22. I would rather carry 10 overloaded plastic bags in each hand than make two trips to bring my groceries in.
23. The only time I look forward to a red light is when I am trying to finish a text.
24. I have a hard time deciphering that fine line between boredom and hunger.
25. How many times is it appropriate to say "What??" before you just smile and nod because you STILL don't understand a word they just said??
26. I love the sense of camaraderie one gets when an entire line of cars teams up to prevent a jerk from cutting in at the front. Stay strong Brothers and Sisters!!!
27. Shirts get dirty. Underwear gets dirty. Pants? Pants never get dirty and you can wear them forever.
28. Is it just me or do high school kids get dumber and dumber every year?
29. There is no worse feeling than that millisecond you're sure you are going to die after leaning your chair back just a little too far.
30. Sometimes I'll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and STILL not know what time it is.
31. As a driver I hate pedestrians and as a pedestrian I hate drivers. No matter what mode of transportation though I always had bicyclists.
32. Even under the most ideal of conditions people have trouble locating their car keys in a pocket, their cell phone in a purse, pinning the tail on the donkey. But you can bet your ass that everyone can find and push that snooze button from 3 feet away, in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time, every time!!
Truths for Mature Humans:
1. I think part of a best friends job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.
2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.
3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.
4. There is a great need for a sarcasm font. (I LOVE this one, totally agree!!!)
5. How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?
6. Was learning cursive really necessary?
7. Mapquest really needs to start their directions at #5. I'm pretty sure I know how to get out of my own neighborhood.
8. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.
9. I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least "kind of" tired.
10. Bad decisions make good stories.
11. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.
12. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after Blue Ray? I really don't want to have to start my collection.........again.
13. I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes I made to my ten-page technical report that I swear I didn't make any changes to.
14. "Do not Machine Wash or Tumble Dry" means I will not wash this. Ever.
15. I hate when I miss a call on the last ring (Hello? HELLO? @#%& it!), but when I immediately call back it rings nine times and goes to voicemail. What did you do when I didn't answer? Drop the phone and run away??
16. I hate leaving my house feeling confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire day. What a waste.
17. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know NOT to answer when they call.
18. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet money on any given Friday or Saturday night that more kisses begin with Bud Light than with Kay.
19. I think that the freezer deserves a light as well.
20. I wish Google maps had an "avoid ghetto" routing option.
21. Sometimes I'll watch a movie that I watched when I was younger and realize that I had NO idea what the hell was going on the first time I saw it.
22. I would rather carry 10 overloaded plastic bags in each hand than make two trips to bring my groceries in.
23. The only time I look forward to a red light is when I am trying to finish a text.
24. I have a hard time deciphering that fine line between boredom and hunger.
25. How many times is it appropriate to say "What??" before you just smile and nod because you STILL don't understand a word they just said??
26. I love the sense of camaraderie one gets when an entire line of cars teams up to prevent a jerk from cutting in at the front. Stay strong Brothers and Sisters!!!
27. Shirts get dirty. Underwear gets dirty. Pants? Pants never get dirty and you can wear them forever.
28. Is it just me or do high school kids get dumber and dumber every year?
29. There is no worse feeling than that millisecond you're sure you are going to die after leaning your chair back just a little too far.
30. Sometimes I'll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and STILL not know what time it is.
31. As a driver I hate pedestrians and as a pedestrian I hate drivers. No matter what mode of transportation though I always had bicyclists.
32. Even under the most ideal of conditions people have trouble locating their car keys in a pocket, their cell phone in a purse, pinning the tail on the donkey. But you can bet your ass that everyone can find and push that snooze button from 3 feet away, in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time, every time!!
Just when you thought you knew me....
Today's song challenge comes out.
day 14 - a song that no one would expect you to love.
day 14 - a song that no one would expect you to love.
Hmmmm, good one! I have a few that I do love that I don't think people know about. Let's get this ball (or song) rolling, shall we?
I don't know what it is about this song. It doesn't remind me of any person, place or thing. I just really like it. I get goosebumps when I hear it. Which, admittedly, isn't that often.
This is definitely one that would be unexpected. I've always loved the melody and I recently discovered there were actually WORDS. Imagine that. Her voice is haunting. It's a beautiful song.
Then to do a complete 180. Like I've said before, my music tastes are widespread. There is no rhyme or reason. I make no excuses. What can I say. Best of both worlds......nice slow melody and then kick ass metal.
I love driving with this on the radio, I love singing to it at the top of my lungs.
Yet another genre....shocking. This song reminds me of good times with the girls. Going out dancing. Having fun. It always brings a smile to my face.
And one more for the sentimental. Sort of. Maybe sentimental is a bad choice of words. This song is kind of like my eff you for the people who said John and I wouldn't last....it's me flipping the bird. Yeah, sentimental may be pushing it. Just because a person gets engaged after only three months of dating doesn't mean that the marriage won't last. We're coming up on ten years and I'm happier than the day I married him. He's my perfect match (just for putting up with me alone the man deserves a medal!) and my best friend. I love this song because it describes exactly how I feel. Life is good.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Bust out the Aquanet............I'm guilty!
day 13 - a song that is a guilty pleasure.
There isn't just one song........there are many, many songs. I have a whole category of guilty pleasure songs. Songs sung by 80's Hair Bands. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, these are my guilty pleasures. Mock me, poke fun, laugh hysterically - it's all good. But I do love me some 80's big hair bands.
You know you love them too........keep your foot from tapping, keep yourself from humming along......you can try, but you will fail.
Classic. Big hair, men with perms, long leather jackets, deep, soulful looks at the camera. What's not to love???
Another classic by Whitesnake......Tawny Kitaen rolling all over the hoods of cars . Yes, that makes perfect sense to me. (and did anyone else catch the full boob shot when she is hanging out the window of the car? Wonder if that was shown on MTV back in the day)
Clearly I can't talk about 80's hair bands without bringing up Poison. These guys wore more makeup than I did as a teenager. Hell, Brett still wears more than I do now! But, make up faux pas aside, this is still a kick ass band.
Another good one........Great White. I think me and my girlfriend had a dance made up to this little ditty. I definitely remember playing the cassette single while dressing her little cousins up in dresses. Yeah, they were boys.
This one reminds me of my first boyfriend. We were obsessed with Skid Row.
I'm just noticing now.....ALL of these guys had big, blonde hair. I wonder why that is. Maybe it's why I never had a thing for blondes. ;oP I also think these guys could be singlehandedly responsible for the damage to our Ozone layer. Seriously.
There isn't just one song........there are many, many songs. I have a whole category of guilty pleasure songs. Songs sung by 80's Hair Bands. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, these are my guilty pleasures. Mock me, poke fun, laugh hysterically - it's all good. But I do love me some 80's big hair bands.
You know you love them too........keep your foot from tapping, keep yourself from humming along......you can try, but you will fail.
Classic. Big hair, men with perms, long leather jackets, deep, soulful looks at the camera. What's not to love???
Another classic by Whitesnake......Tawny Kitaen rolling all over the hoods of cars . Yes, that makes perfect sense to me. (and did anyone else catch the full boob shot when she is hanging out the window of the car? Wonder if that was shown on MTV back in the day)
Clearly I can't talk about 80's hair bands without bringing up Poison. These guys wore more makeup than I did as a teenager. Hell, Brett still wears more than I do now! But, make up faux pas aside, this is still a kick ass band.
Another good one........Great White. I think me and my girlfriend had a dance made up to this little ditty. I definitely remember playing the cassette single while dressing her little cousins up in dresses. Yeah, they were boys.
This one reminds me of my first boyfriend. We were obsessed with Skid Row.
I'm just noticing now.....ALL of these guys had big, blonde hair. I wonder why that is. Maybe it's why I never had a thing for blondes. ;oP I also think these guys could be singlehandedly responsible for the damage to our Ozone layer. Seriously.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
I've got absolutely nothing.
day 12 - a song from a band you hate.
ACK! I'm sitting here with my brother and brother in law and CANNOT come up with a band that I hate. Honestly. Not a single one.
There are bands I don't know. There are songs I don't like. There are bands I prefer not to listen to..........but I can't think of one, single, solitary band I HATE.
I'm taking a pass on this one too.
Better luck tomorrow.
ACK! I'm sitting here with my brother and brother in law and CANNOT come up with a band that I hate. Honestly. Not a single one.
There are bands I don't know. There are songs I don't like. There are bands I prefer not to listen to..........but I can't think of one, single, solitary band I HATE.
I'm taking a pass on this one too.
Better luck tomorrow.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
May I have the envelope please?
Today's challenge.........day 11 - a song from your favorite band.
Well, this will be rather disappointing. I do not have a favorite band. I really don't. I could never narrow my musical palette down to just one. I don't have the foggiest idea how to do that.
I'm pleading the 5th on this challenge.
Better luck tomorrow.
Well, this will be rather disappointing. I do not have a favorite band. I really don't. I could never narrow my musical palette down to just one. I don't have the foggiest idea how to do that.
I'm pleading the 5th on this challenge.
Better luck tomorrow.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Is it naptime yet?
day 10 - a song that makes you fall asleep and feel relaxed
Well, immediately this song comes to mind..........but it's clearly just the title.
I think anything by Enya would do it for me. That was always the music du jour when I went to get a facial or massage back at Elizabeth Grady.......definitely makes me think of relaxing which makes me want to cuddle under the covers which makes me want to zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Well, immediately this song comes to mind..........but it's clearly just the title.
I think anything by Enya would do it for me. That was always the music du jour when I went to get a facial or massage back at Elizabeth Grady.......definitely makes me think of relaxing which makes me want to cuddle under the covers which makes me want to zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Black skies, thunder, lightening, oh my!
I LOVE IT.
There is a huge storm a'comin to Boston. The sky out to my left is pitch black. The sky to my right is bright. Thunder is booming, I'm waiting for the lightening.
I love a good thunder and lightening storm. I wish I was at home though, I love to sit on my front porch and watch storms like this.
Yup, I'm effed. Like it took you this long to realize.
There is a huge storm a'comin to Boston. The sky out to my left is pitch black. The sky to my right is bright. Thunder is booming, I'm waiting for the lightening.
I love a good thunder and lightening storm. I wish I was at home though, I love to sit on my front porch and watch storms like this.
Yup, I'm effed. Like it took you this long to realize.
One, two, cha cha cha
day 09 - a song that you can dance to
Um, wouldn't that be ANY song out there? Hello? What kind of questions are these?
I'm going to take this literally. Here is a song I can dance to.......the specific dance it asks for. HA!
Um, wouldn't that be ANY song out there? Hello? What kind of questions are these?
I'm going to take this literally. Here is a song I can dance to.......the specific dance it asks for. HA!
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