Happy Holidays!

Almost done with all of my shopping! I think I found the perfect gifts for everyone. Now I just have to wrap them all! I think that is what I will do this weekend.
Vacation was wonderful. It was great to get away. We visited my husband's family. My new little nephew is too cute for words! He is so alert. I wish we lived closer so that we could see him more. I guess we will watch him grow through pictures. We also went to Disney, which we love! It was the perfect time of the year to go. No lines! It was so much fun. We are going back at the same time next year with my family. I cannot wait to see how Prince J and Princess V will react. They talk about Disney constantly. She wants to see all of the princesses and he wants to see Mickey. I think it will be tons of fun!

Well, I doubt I will be writing again before Christmas, so I want to take this time out to wish everyone a joyous holiday season! Best Wishes!

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Five days until vacation! I cannot wait. I've started washing clothes and getting things ready. It is hard to know what to pack. Will it be cold or not? This week it went from 52 degrees to 75 degrees. Yesterday I wore a coat and today I had on short sleeves. Crazy, huh? I guess I will just pack clothes that I can layer.
So, I've started Christmas shopping. Everything has been bought online. I have not stepped foot inside of a mall yet. I'm still searching for the perfect gifts for my niece and nephew. J and I took them to two toy stores to see what they were interested in. She likes everything Dora the Explorer and he likes Hot wheels and animal figures. However, they both liked this little trampoline. I wanted to buy that for them, but my sister said no. So, it's back to the drawing board. I guess I will try and find the one Dora toy she does not have. As for Prince J, I have no idea. He has three baskets full of little cars and two shelves of big trucks. He does not need any more.
Well, I'm off to unload the dryer. Hopefully I will have more to post when I get back from Florida.
Until then........

Remember when?

Remember the Smurfs? I loved the Smurfs as a child. I was thinking of that while I was in the shower today. Gargamel and Azrael just popped into my head. Gargamel makes me think of one of my oldest friends, Christie. One day we were on our way home and Christie pointed out a cloud that looked like Gargamel. It really did look like him! I wonder if she remembers that? It's funny how certain things just stick with you. Millions of things happen in our lives and we remember some and forget the others. I still remember what I wore on my first day of 4th grade (blue and white ringer t-shirt with my name airbrushed on it, blue jeans, and Kangaroo sneakers!) Don't you love it when one thought triggers another and you start to recall all sorts of memories? Like now, I'm thinking about my favorite toy ever- Fashion Plates. I loved to play with my Fashion Plates! I could mix and match outfits and create a whole new wardrobe for my model. Hours of fun! Also, I loved to buy Barbie clothes. My favorite outfit was a gold, fur trimmed trench coat with high heeled, knee high boots. Barbie rocked that outfit! I have no idea what she wore underneath that coat. Probably nothing. Such a tramp!

Red Sox Rule!

I got my first ever flu shot today. My arm is still really sore, but all in all, it was not that bad. Some people say that they got sick after getting the shot. I hope this doesn't happen to me.

Halloween is in 6 days. I cannot wait. I got my wand and cloak and I am ready to go. It will be so much fun. I get to wear my costume to work. I think everyone else is planning on being cowgirls. They just want to wear jeans to work. How boring!;)

So, Dumbledore is gay. How bloody fantastic! I honestly had no clue. I've since read the key passages in the last book and now I get it. J.K. Rowling is a genius! Also, I hear that there may be a book 8. A prequel to the first 7. Which, I'm assuming, will be about James, Sirius, Lupin, and Snape. This could be interesting. I wonder if it is true?

Ankle news! Next week marks the end of my physical therapy. It has been 4 months since my accident and I still can't wear heels. The pt said I will still have pain and swelling for at least another 2 months. I am ready for this to be all over with. Sneakers and ballet flats DO NOT go with everything! I want to wear some heels!

November is going to be a very busy month. I will be out of town for the first two weeks training for work. During that time I will be celebrating my birthday with perfect strangers. SWEET! Then it is Thanksgiving. I am really looking forward to that. Then 9 days later I am off to Orlando for my new Godson's baptism. That leads us to December and all the Christmas festivities. Whew! 2008 will be here before you know it.

DIRTY SEXY MONEY

I TRIPLE LOVE DIRTY SEXY MONEY! It is my favorite new television show of the fall season. Did anyone watch it? If so, what do you think? If not, please watch it next Wednesday @ 9 pm! It is FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!

IT'S FALL!!!!!

Fall is here! I can't wait for the weather to start changing. I'm longing for cooler temperatures. There is something about a great jacket or a comfy sweater that makes me happy. I guess it is that snugly feeling that I get from them. Oh how I relish it!
Today I watched The Tyra Banks Show. The topic was "The 15 must have fashion items for the Fall." I am not sure if I MUST have all 15, but a couple wouldn't hurt.
Here is the must have list:

15. Black fingernails with the white French tip
14. Nature inspired jewelry
13. White, leather handbag
12. Elbow length, brightly colored gloves
11. Floaty blouse
10. Sexy romper lingerie
9. Snood hat- 40's style
8. Belted coat
7. Pencil skirt with a higher waist
6. High waisted pants with a wide leg
5. Heels with a stacked wooden heel and round toe
4. Sweater dress
3. Leather cuff bracelet
2. Brightly colored fitted jeans

And the number 1 must have item:

1. Ankle Booties- worn with skirts or dresses and opaque tights only!!!

READY? SET? SHOP!!!!!!!!!

Catching Up!

Hello all! It has been a crazy couple of weeks. I have intended to blog several times, but never got around to it.
Lets see, whats been happening? Well, I have been going to physical therapy for the last two and a half weeks. Some days I leave in pain, but for the most part it is not so bad. Everyone there is really sweet and very encouraging. I am still in a walking cast and hope to get it removed on Wednesday. The thought of putting on a shoe after two months seems like a dream. The physical therapist said I will have to go up a size in order for me to be able to wear a shoe. I still have a lot of swelling and no sign of an ankle. I guess it is a wait and see situation.
The girls and I finally had a night out together. We went to a great sushi place and had a really wonderful time. We decided to do this again on the third Tuesday of every month. We will pick a different restaurant each time. In October we will be having Mexican food at my friend C's favorite place. I get to choose where we eat in November. I can't wait!
So, what about Big Brother 8? It makes me sick that the Donatos walked away with all of the money! Evel Dick is the most vile person on earth. To think America rewarded that behavior. I hope we never see or hear from him again. CBS, please do not cast him and his immature daughter on The Amazing Race! It is bad enough that Will and Boogie will be on it in the Spring. I hope the Donato's 15 minutes of fame is up! I don't think I can take much more.

BB8 Final 3

Well, it's almost midnight and I am up watching who will win the first round of the HoH competition on Big Brother 8. Daniele just fell of of her "carrot" and I am super excited. I would triple love it if Zack ends up in the final two and one of the Donato's went packing. Dick has been yelling the most obscene things to Zack for the last hour and a half. I would be so embarrassed if Dick were my father. What kind of 44 year old father behaves that way? Yet, Dani sits there giggling like a thirteen year old little girl. She should have pulled him aside long ago to talk to him about his behavior. But, of course, his behavior has gotten her this far in the game. I guess some people have no self respect. There are limits to what I would do or endure for half a million dollars. The game has been played so crazy this year. I cannot believe the producers allowed such horrible behavior. I hope next year it is better than this. Oh, and please, NO MORE LAME TWISTS!

Therapy

It's time for physical therapy! I am super nervous about this. I will be going 4 times a week for the next 3 weeks. That sounds like a lot, huh? Everyone is telling me I will be in so much pain. I am not looking forward to this. Pain and I don't mesh well. My husband told me I can't yell at the physical therapist and I can't refuse to do the work. I don't know how I will survive! Maybe my husband should give me some sort of incentive. You know, if at the end of 3 weeks I'm alive and I didn't cuss anyone out, I get a Chanel bag. Ugh! This sucks! I hope it is not as bad as everyone makes it out to be. I want to get better. I just hope it's not 3 weeks of agony to do so.

Tonks

I love Halloween. There is something about dressing up in costume that makes me very happy. This year I'm dressing as Nymphadora Tonks ( the book version, not movie version). I have already started purchasing items. I've found the greatest bubblegum pink wig. It is perfect! The cloak will have to be made, so I am trying to find someone who sews. I'm also thinking of wearing a shirt with The Weird Sisters printed on it. If it all turns out the way I want it to, then it will look amazing. There are so many details that I'm concentrating on. It will take two months just to put it all together. In the mean time, I am trying to get J to agree to dress up with me. He can be someone from the Order. All he would need is a cloak and a wand. It wouldn't be that hard. I think it will be so much fun!

Good News

NO SURGERY!! I am so happy! The doctor said it will take some time for my ankle to heal, but I should be okay in a couple of months. For the next two weeks I have to wear this big, heavy, black boot to keep my foot in a certain position. It is very uncomfortable and it makes my ankle throb. I will also have to go to physical therapy as soon as the inflammation has subsided. Not too bad, huh?
Also, I am still waiting to get the all clear to be able to go back to work and drive. Hopefully that will be happening soon. I am tired of being home!
All in all, I got some great news. I will post about my progress soon.
Until then.....

Vanity

How many of you look at those glossy fashion/celebrity magazines and wish you looked like the people on the pages? I know I have from time to time. I guess it is kind of natural to compare ourselves to those we find attractive. As much as I know that no one is perfect, and that all those pictures in the magazines are retouched, I still find myself wishing I looked half as polished as these women. Well, today I came across a website for a professional retouching studio that shows before and after photos of celebrities that they have worked on. It is amazing how they can make a person appear at least 3 sizes smaller then their natural size! They can even add curves to people who are rail thin. I am embarrassed to admit that I enjoyed seeing the untouched photos. It made me smile to see that they looked like any other person off the street. Of course some are more naturally attractive then others, but that's life! I'm just happy to know that I'm not the only one with dark circles under my eyes. Yippee!
Anyway, if you want to check out these photos, and feel a little bit better about yourself in the process, go to www.iwanexstudio.com and click on portfolios. Just click on the little photos and drag the cursor over the picture. You will see the difference! Enjoy!

The results are in!

I just received the results of my MRI and it turns out that the ligament that connects my heel to my leg is torn. So, what's next? I now have to meet with an orthopedic surgeon to determine if I have to have surgery or not. Hopefully I will only have to do physical therapy. This all makes me very nervous. Either way, I know I will be in pain. This sucks! I want to get back to my normal life. Getting around on crutches is not fun. That is why I have not left the sofa since Friday. Anyway, I will update more after I meet with the orthopedist. Until then......

MRI

MRI on Friday. Cannot work until we find out how bad the damage is. Doctor thinks I tore a ligament. We will see!

Feeling.....

HURT. INSIGNIFICANT. IRRELEVANT. OVER.

Update

So, I was not able to go to work on Friday. I still cannot put ANY weight on my foot and I am barely getting around on crutches. The swelling has gone down some and the side of my foot is a nice shade of blue-green. I am aiming to go back to work on Monday. Some tell me that that's an ambitious goal. I guess we will see.
In other news, I just found out that they are closing down my favorite restaurant at Epcot in Disney World. J and I eat at Alfredo's, in Italy, every time we are there. If I could choose what my last meal would be, it would be the calamari, Fettuccine Alfredo, and Italian Margarita from Alfredo's. It is so delicious! Disney decided not to renew their contract and a generic Italian restaurant will be taking it's place next year. I'm so sad! J and I thought we could eat there one last time before it closes, but we will not be able to. The restaurant closes in November and we will not be going to Disney until December. UUGGHH! I guess I will have to take a trip to Italy to eat at the original Alfredo's. Whatever!

I've fallen and I can't get up!

If I didn't have bad luck then I would have no luck at all. Today I fell at work and severely sprained my ankle. Now, this was a freak accident. I pretty much have a desk type job, so I am sitting for most of the day. It just goes to show you that accidents can happen anywhere and at any time. My boss thought my ankle was broken and I have to say, I thought so too. I actually heard a crunching sound when it happened. My whole foot started to swell immediately and a huge egg formed above my ankle. I was brought to the doctor and x-rays were taken. Thankfully it was not broken! However, everyone tells me that a sprain like mine is much worse than a broken bone. I don't see how that's possible, but I will take their word for it. So, I am in a splint for several days and I will not be released to go back to work until Friday. In the mean time, I have to stay off my feet, elevate my ankle, and keep ice on it for the next 3 days. This is soooo not fun! Hopefully the pain will subside soon and I will be back to normal. Well, as normal as I can possibly get!

Great News!

I am happy to report that J has a new job! We are so excited! J has been looking for a while now and we thought that maybe we would have to move out of state if nothing happened soon. However, the perfect job was posted and he got it. He starts in 3 weeks. In the mean time, he and I will continue to lunch together and savor that little bit of "us" time that we have during the middle of our work day.

The Boy Who Lived

After 15 hours of non stop reading, I have finally finished Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. I cried, I cheered, I laughed, I even held my breath. But most of all I LOVED! I absolutely loved this book. What a wonderful send off. I was so nervous about the deaths. J.K. said that one character got a reprieve, but two others had to die. Well, I was not expecting the 5 deaths that did happen. No, that is not the total of deaths in the last book. That is just the number for the good guys! There are a load more deaths if we count those on the "dark side." I wish I could go into detail about everything that I loved about this book, but I don't want to spoil it for anyone.
I will re-read the book. This time taking it nice and slow. When I am done, I will write what I loved about it. By that time, all the true Harry Potter fans should have finished. Until then........

All Hail, Harry!

AMAZING! That just about describes it. AMAZING! J and I just got back from seeing the new Harry Potter film. And guess what? We saw it in 3D! Yes, we found an Imax two hours away from here and the drive was well worth it! This is by far the best HP movie. They kept a lot of the book in it. Even the dialog came straight out of the book. I cannot wait to see it again. There is so much to take in. I don't want to say too much. I don't want to spoil it for those of you who have not seen it. But, what are you waiting for? Go see it! It is FANTASTIC!

It's a boy!

My heartfelt congratulations go out to C on the birth of her brand new bouncing baby boy. Prince Noah made his debut to the world today. I wish the family the very best.

Diana

I remember the morning of the wedding like it was yesterday. My Mom woke me up very early so that I could watch all of the festivities surrounding this historic, royal event. I was extremely excited. The thought of a real life prince and princess was almost too much to handle. I was eight years old. That morning, wrapped in blankets, I settled on to the floor to get the best view of the television possible. My mom brought me coffee milk and hot buttered french bread for breakfast. I didn't plan on moving from that spot. It was glorious! I was about to watch the wedding of a princess.
The dress. I couldn't wait to see her wedding dress. And the shoes! I was sure they were made of glass. When Diana stepped out of the car, and it took several flower girls to hold that amazing train, I was giddy with excitement. Right then and there I knew what my wedding dress would look like. It would look like Princess Diana's. I wanted the train, the shoes, and the tiara. I wanted to be her.
My mother, ever so supportive of my obsessions, bought me a huge book full of pictures of the wedding and of the reception that followed. In the book were close up shots of her flowers, her dress, her tiara, and of her SHOES! The shoes were perfect! I would show everyone who entered my house the picture of her shoes. Now, they were not made out of glass, but I didn't care. They were perfect none the less. Also,my Grandparents went to England on vacation and brought back a blue and white tea cup and saucer with the Prince and Princess's picture on it. It was fabulous! My mother put it in our china cabinet and I was not allowed to touch it. Such a treasured item should be kept safe. I agreed.
My love for Diana did not go away. I was excited when she was pregnant and had her boys. William was a brilliant name. My son would be named William, too ( or Wills as they called him.) I felt sad and angry as she went through the tough times in her marriage. She deserved better than Charles. I was inspired by her charity work. Landmines, AIDS, and poverty became topics of conversation because of Diana. She was somewhat of a hero of mine. Her flaws and struggles made her real. She was an inspiration.
I found out about Diana's death by watching television in a bar with some of my friends. All of the sets were on CNN and they were showing a horrible car crash. I didn't realize it was Princess Diana until they showed a picture of her with her dates of birth and death listed under the photograph. The volume on the t.v.'s were off so I didn't know the details.
I immediately went outside to call my mom. She told me about the paparazzi chasing the car she was in and causing it to go out of control. I couldn't believe it. How senseless was this death? My head was spinning. That night I stayed up to watch the coverage. I needed to hear everything so that I could better understand this tragedy. Nothing made sense. I kept thinking about her boys. How hard this must be for them. It was a shame.
The night before the funeral I slept at my parents house. I set my alarm clock for 5 am. I woke my mother and made her coffee. We sat on the sofa and wrapped ourselves in a blanket and watched. We watched as the coffin made it's way through the streets of London. The thousands of mourners crying as they said their last goodbyes. We watched her boys show such strength by walking behind the coffin. We listened to her brother as he vowed to carry on her wishes in his heart wrenching eulogy.It was a sad day. Instead of a picture book I have an Elton John CD. Goodbye England's Rose will forever capture the feelings of that time.
Today, Princes William and Harry put on one hell of a birthday party for their mom. They seemed to be having such a wonderful time. It is easy to see that they have their mom's zest for life. I hope that they keep her memory alive. It was a life worth celebrating.

Ugh!!!

Today I received some devastating news. Order of the Phoenix will not be showing at the Imax in New Orleans. How can they do this to me? It is driving me nuts that I will not be able to see the movie in 3D. It was such a tease! I guess I will have to watch it the old, boring way. Whatever!

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It's off to work I go!

Whew! The new job is kicking my ass! There is so much to learn and my head is spinning. I am so thankful for J. He is really picking up the slack around the house. He has cooked dinner two days in a row and had fresh baked cookies waiting for me we I got home today. Isn't that sweet? Anyway, I will be out of town for the first two weeks of July for some more job training. It will be weired to be away from him for that long. Hopefully we will be able to get together at some point during that time. What am I saying? Of course I will see him. Order of the Phoenix is being released on July 11Th and you know we have to see it on opening night. I am super excited!
Anywho, It looks like July will be extremely hectic for us. We have something scheduled almost every day that month. I am not sure if I will be able to update a lot, but I will try to let everyone know what's going on when I can. Until then, please keep your fingers crossed for me. I will need all the luck I can get.

Quote of the Night

"SUCK IT!!!!!!!"

Thanx, Allie!

Hi! I'm Lizzy and I'm perfect!

I am really, really NOT fond of Elizabeth Hasselbeck. You know, the annoying one on The View. It has nothing to do with her political views (well, not entirely), but it is her goody-two-shoes persona. I am willing to bet that she was the student who took down the names of the kids that were misbehaving while the teacher was out of the classroom. I am also convinced that she was the hall monitor at her school. "Stop running right now or I will tell and you will be in big trouble!" SOOOO ANNOYING! She is hard to watch and her voice is like nails on a chalkboard. She needs to go. Elizabeth, have your baby and never come back. You will not be missed.

Fade to Black

I was so prepared to write about how horrible the final episode of The Sopranos was last night, but this morning I changed my mind. After yelling at the television for about 5 minutes and complaining about the lack of a resolution, I went to bed last night extremely disappointed. However, I have a different take on it this morning. I've read countless reviews and discussion boards and I now think it was a very clever ending. How many people were anxiously waiting for a gun shot or the restaurant to explode? Who thought that the Feds would burst through the door and take Tony away? The suspense of it all was crazy. I was sitting at the edge of my seat. Then, BLACK! It all went to black. If this scene was shot from Tony's point of view then he must be dead. It went black because he was killed and his "light" went out. Clever! If that is not what happened then I don't know what to tell you. I guess it will be a debate for some time to come.

I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!

July, get here already!

July is going to be an amazing month for me. Big Brother will premiere on July 5Th. I cannot hardly wait! This summer BB will have new producers and a fresher format. It is suppose to be the best season yet. I heard a rumor that Will and Janelle will be back as house father and mother. I hope not! As much as I love them, three seasons would be too much for the whispering duo!
On July 11Th, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix will hit the big screen. OotP is my favorite book of the series and I hope the movie version is just as good. On opening night, J and I went to the midnight showing of Goblet of Fire and did not get home until after 3 am. I don't think we will do that this time.Instead, we will get tickets to see it at the Imax. The last 20 minutes of the movie will be shown in 3-D. Fantastic!
Now, last but not least, the greatest date of July will be the 21st. On this date, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be released. Deathly Hallows is the final book in the seven book series. Everything will come to an end. All of the questions will be answered. It is such a bittersweet feeling. On one hand I am really excited to see how it ends, but on the other hand I am very sad that there will be no more books. You see,the Harry Potter books are what helped me through my last couple of years of college. It was my escape from all of the madness of research papers, book reports, and exams. HP helped me to clear my mind and relax. Since then, I have reread the series at least nine times. Every time a new book is published, I go back and reread the others to see the clues that I've missed. Or if there is nothing to do, I pick up a book and start reading. It never gets old for me. It's like spending time with an old friend. Nothing beats it!

Hmmmmmm...

Wow! While reading blogs and searching the Internet this morning, I came across this bit of information. It was written by Randall S. Smith and I thought it was very interesting. Some of this information I already knew, but I thought I should share it with everyone just in case it is new to you.

"To the extent that our Founding Fathers had any religious affiliation at all, it was a tepid embracing of the philosophy of deism, a popular system of thought at the time. Jefferson, Franklin, Paine, among many others, held deist, rather than Christian, religious beliefs.The two documents upon which our country was actually founded -- i.e., the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States -- contain not a word about Christianity, Christian principles, the Bible or Jesus Christ. Neither is there any mention of the Ten Commandments, heaven, prayer or being saved.In 1797, the Treaty of Tripoli, negotiated by none other than George Washington, declared that "the government of the United States is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion." Congress unanimously approved the text of this treaty, and John Adams signed it.Mandatory church affiliation, among other factors, led to the establishment of the term a "wall of separation between church and state," allowing, at each citizen's discretion, freedom of religion or freedom from religion.The phrase "under God" was added to the Pledge of Allegiance in 1954, and our national motto became "In God We Trust" in 1956 in response to USSRs' so-called "godless Communists." It is historically incorrect to claim that America was founded upon
Christianity.Indeed, it was quite the opposite."

Randall S. Smith Rossville, Indiana

I LOVE T.V.

I triple love Lost! Last nights two hour finale was fantastic. J and I tried to predict which character would die through out the entire show. Of course a bunch of the Others died, but Charlie was one of the central characters that bit the dust. I have to say that I was not too upset about his death. Charlie was a weird little sucker that got on my nerves from time to time.I'm just glad that Locke is still alive. The scenes between Locke and Ben are some of the best. I am also glad that they did not kill off Sawyer or Sayid. When they are in an episode I know that it is going to be good. It goes without saying that Lost has become one of my top 5 must see shows. It will be hard to wait nine months for the next season. I guess I will just have to get my fix through reruns! In the mean time, I am pumping myself up for summers greatest reality show, Big Brother! Now, I know that Big Brother is not the most popular of reality shows, but it is my all time favorite. I get the live feeds and watch it nonstop. It is extremely addicting! On some nights I would stay up watching the feeds until three or four in the morning. That's crazy, right?
Yeah, I know, I lead a sad life. BUT I LOVE IT!!!!!

Here is my Top 5 Must See list:

1. Lost
2. Heroes
3. Greys Anatomy
4. Entourage
5. Prison Break

What's yours?

Job News

Whew! My days as a substitute teacher are finished. This last week was a very interesting experience. Ninth graders are a funny bunch. I'm not sure if they were any better then the seventh graders. Whatever! I'm just glad it's over.

Wednesday was my second interview and I think it went very well. The recruiter called and said she got great feedback about me. I am scheduled for a third interview on the 29th of this month. I hope this one goes just as well. I really want this job. I will post as soon as I find out.
Later!

Just catching up

Last week I substituted for my friend L while she was at a teachers conference in Vegas. I had a really wonderful experience. The kids at that school were bright and respectful. A complete change from the last school I substituted for. I will be back at the "good" school for seven days starting at the end of this week. I am really looking forward to it.
I didn't get the opportunity to teach the first grade class last week because I fell and bruised my back. I went to the doctor and he ordered x-rays to make sure I didn't break anything. Luckily I only had deep tissue bruising. I have been in bed since Wednesday night. Thankfully the muscle relaxers and pain pills are doing the trick. Today is the day I venture out into the sunlight. The family is getting together at my Grandmothers house to watch the Fireman's Fair Parade. It is the first time we are all together since my Grandfather died. I think it will be nice to see everyone.
I may be on my way to getting a new job. Friday I had a phone interview that I think went very well. All I have left to do is the face to face interview. I should be getting the call this week to schedule it. I am really excited! I hope that everything goes well.
All in all, things have been going okay. I will try to blog more and fill everyone in on whats happening. Hopefully I will have a new job the next time I post.
Wish Me Luck!

No, I am not Chinese!

And I do not speak Chinese either! For some reason the kids at school thought I was Chinese. I am not Asian, nor do I look like it. It is amazing what children can come up with. Teachers deserve rock star type money. It takes all the patience in the world to deal with the multitude of personalities on a day to day bases. I taught the future leaders of the world. They were bright, polite, helpful, and sweet. I also "taught" the future law breakers. The pride they take in being destructive is mind blowing. I wish I could show them an alternative to the path they are on, but they would just shut their eyes. I am only two days in. How teachers manage nine months a year, every year, is beyond me. They deserve a pay raise!

A job please!

It has gotten to the point where I desperately need a good paying job. I never thought in a million years that I would have to purchase groceries with my MasterCard. My first substitute teaching job is this Monday. So far I have scheduled 12 days. I hope everything goes smoothly. Summer is almost here, so my days as a substitute is limited. I have been sending out resumes and filling out applications in mass amounts. I cannot believe I have not heard from one job yet. Political science is not exactly a degree that provides a lot of job opportunities. My father thought I should have gone into the medical field. If only it was that easy!
J is looking for a new job too. A friend of ours offered to help him get a job with his company. I really hope this works out. J is such an amazing person. I want the world for him. If he gets this job, we will be able to stay in this town and maybe buy some property. We want to build a house sooo bad! We are ready for some good news and good luck. Cross your fingers!

I Wanna Be Your Super Hero

BOOOOO! I am so disappointed in the the first episode of The Sopranos. You mean to tell me that after two years that's the best they can do? These last nine episodes should be action packed from the get-go. I can't believe they wasted almost a whole hour at the lake house. The only thing that saved the show was the fight between Tony and Bobby. I loved how the Monopoly piece stuck to Tony's bloody face. Too funny! I give this episode a 6 out of 10. Let's hope it gets better.
Now, Entourage was fantastic! I triple love that show. Why is it not an hour long? Ari is perfection and Turtle & Drama are hilarious. I can't wait to see how Ari woos back Vince. I also can't wait to see if Drama's new television show will be a hit. There are so many possibilities for this show. I give this episode a 9 out of 10 and I am sure it will only get better!

WTC7

Today I was gonna rant about the whole Rosie O and Bill O feud, but I don't think I will. Bill O is spinning his ass off about the whole WTC7 controversy and Iran hostage thing. For those who don't know, a third building fell on 9-11. WTC7 was not hit by the planes but contained several small fires. This building eventually collapsed onto itself. There are many theories out there. Some believe it was a controlled demolition (Rosie O) and others believe the steel structure melted. Because I was not familiar with this topic, I had to Google it. Wow! There is a ton of information about WTC7 and there is actual video of the destruction. What I found interesting was the video of BBC news reporting on the collapse of WTC7 ten minutes or so before it actually happened. There is also a recording of someone saying "we have to pull it." Now, I suggest you, the reader, do the research yourself and come up with your own conclusions. Remember, this is NOT about the Twin Towers. No one is questioning that. Not even Rosie! It is about the third tower that fell. It's amazing!

Grandpaw

The black cloud hanging over my head is getting bigger and hanging lower. My grandfather suddenly passed away on Monday. It is amazing how someone you love so greatly can be in your life one second and gone the next. There are no words to express my heartache. I am numb.

One day at a time!

The twists and turns of life will keep you on your toes. After this week, I should be the star of Swan Lake. When you get married your family doubles. So do the problems! J and I are getting hit from both sides. My brother, his sister, my grandfather, his job. It's an endless list. We need some stress relief and some good news!

Trend 2007** (updated)

THE LIST:
red lips
red peep-toe heels
Metallic handbags and shoes
empire waist tops and dresses
higher waist jeans with a wider leg (no more skinny jeans!)
sleek, simple hair
flirty skirts and dresses (no shorts for women over 30!)
dark nail polish
carbs (yes, it's okay!)
British Pop songs
navy blue
yellow*
pink cowboy boots* (Princess V wears them with everything)

E-mail #2!

Everyone supports the troops. EVERYONE! Even the people that do not support the war. Oh, and by the way, I'm one of those people. It is time to come up with an exit strategy to get these AMAZING men and women back home. It is a battle we can't win. This war has turned into a civil war. It is up to the men of that country to regain control of it. We have done our part. Now, let's hope we do not invade Iran. It looks like we are headed in that direction. That would be horrible! I am still waiting for us to finish the first war in Afghanistan. I know it is "over", but we still have not caught the person who IS responsible for 9-11. Oh where, oh where is Osama bin Laden? I don't even hear his name mentioned anymore. Maybe we need to bring the focus back to him. THAT is a fight worth fighting!

Again!

Britney is back in rehab! Rumor has it that Kevin threatened to take her to court to get full custody of their kids. The emergency hearing was canceled because she agreed to go back to rehab and stay the full amount of time for treatment. I also read that the children have been with Kevin since last week. How crazy is it that he would be the parent that turned out to be the most fit? I hope there is a therapy fund being set up for those kids. They will need it!
Okay, on to American Idol- girls night. I was not really impressed by the girls. It is all the same. Yes, LaKeisha Jones hit it out of the park. But..... will she....does she....is she an "American Idol"? Does she have "IT"? I don't know. Maybe it's too early to decide. However, I still have my Blake. He is my favorite. Tonight we will find out if he makes it. My fingers are crossed!

Not again?

If I just would have waited a couple of more hours I wouldn't be updating on the whole Britney saga. She left rehab again! WTF? There are pictures of her, after she bought a new puppy, all happy and smiling. She looks crazy! It is being reported that she tried killing herself TWICE this weekend. First, by running into on coming traffic. Second, by taking way too many Xanax. The later attempt sent her to the hospital. I read reports that she went to the hospital on Friday night, but no one knew why. Now it is all coming out. This is beyond a cry for help. I hope something can be done. SOON!

This and That

Where should I begin? Okay, I have been contacted by a lot of readers asking why I have not commented on Britney Spears yet. I wanted to hold off because I KNEW something more was going to happen then a shaved head. Of course I was right! Tuesday Britney entered rehab again. Thank God! Let's just hope she stays there for as long as she needs to. It is clear to me that she is struggling to find happiness within herself and within her surroundings. I am not a doctor and I don't know her personally. I am just commenting on what I see and hear on TV and the Internet. What if she has postpartum depression? She has had two pregnancies back to back. That is enough to cause any one's hormones to go out of whack! I just think it is more then a drug or alcohol problem. I know it is now being said, by close friends no less, that she does ecstasy and cocaine. Maybe she does that to deal with the real problems in her life. I just hope she gets to the source of it in rehab. I am really rooting for her to make a huge comeback as a mother and as an entertainer.

Now on to American Idol. I have a favorite out of the boys. Blake Lewis! He was performer number seven. Loved him! I am going on record that he is my pick. I didn't vote last night because I was too lazy to get off the sofa and pick up the phone.But I hope someone voted for him. I want him around. Now it is on to the girls tonight. Let's see if any of them can wow me. If not, I still have my little Blakey Poo!

Enough Already!

Anna Nicole Smith is dead. This is sad and tragic. But why is it still headline news? She was not a huge star. She did not contribute much to society. Her death will not change life as we know it. Still, it is headline news more then a week after her death. Is there not anything else more important going on in the world? I know the war is not glamorous, but don't you think that it should be the top story of the day? More troops are being sent to Iraq. We are VERY close to invading Iran. bin Laden has still not been caught! The Gulf Coast is still in shambles. Should I go on? Maybe Larry King needs a little reminding. There is no reason why he should devote a whole week to interviewing Anna Nicole's friends. CNN is much better then tabloid journalism. We need a reality check.

Gift ideas anyone?

What in the world do I buy for a little boy turning two? Prince J has everything a little boy could want. I have been searching and searching the Internet for ideas. I have found nothing! For some reason I find it harder to shop for little boys than little girls. Girls are easy! I have several ideas for Princess V. Her birthday is five weeks after her brothers. Shopping for her will be fun. Shopping for him is not. I second guess everything I see. I also don't want to get him something that his parents wont let him have. Many gifts, not mine of course, have ended up locked in the closet. Gifts that I thought were pretty cool. I'm sure that Prince J and his sister wouldn't have choked on the pieces. They are smarter then that. Right?
Anyway, I'm stressing! I have less then 17 days to figure this out. I will accept any and all suggestions. Get to work people!

All because of an e-mail!

Okay, I very rarely talk to my friends about politics or religion. I pretty much know that their views and beliefs differ greatly from mine. Politics and religion are pretty common topics at home. J and I like to be kept well informed on world events and domestic issues. We pretty much have the same ideology and agree on most things. I love politics. It is what pushed me to get a degree in government. Now, it is no secret that I am a liberal Democrat. And yes I believe there should be separation of church and state. I do not think there should be organized prayer in school. I do not think there should be a display of the Ten Commandments in front of court houses. I do not think that one religion is right or better then the other. I believe most religions have extremists that are capable of horrible things. Those few should not define the rest. I was raised Catholic. I was also raised to fear everything. I was told so many times that I was going to hell and that I was committing a mortal sin. Fear. It was used to control. Now that I am an adult, I see things differently. Love, compassion, understanding, and forgiveness is much more effective than fear. Be the person who teaches and accepts, not the person who judges and ridicules. Prayer in school will not stop school shootings. Prayer in the HOME may. Communication between parents and children is key. Pay attention to what goes on in the lives of friends and family members. Be present in the day! It's funny how some people fear Harry Potter- a children's book. They call it evil. If they would take the time to read and understand then they would know that the books teach about love, acceptance, friendship, respect, equality, and all around goodness. I have always said to be aware of the person who wears their religion on their sleeve. They are the ones to be worried about. They are the gossips, the gamblers, the drinkers, the sex addicts. If you lead by example, then you don't have to speak a word. Remember, religion is not a weapon. It is a personal relationship between you and your God.

The Interview

Well, I ended up buying a new outfit for the interview. J thought the little black dress was not appropriate. So, I went to Ann Taylor and bought a fabulous brown top and a snazzy pair of camel pants. I bought gold jewelry to finish off the look. The outfit rocked! Anyway, I went on the interview and it lasted a whole 14 minutes! The job that I was interviewing for was not the position I applied for. I thought it was for a make-up artist position, but it was not. Anyway, I guess I am still looking. At least I have the perfect outfit for next time.

A maybe job!

Finally! Someone called me back. I have sent out so many resumes and not heard a thing. Well, that has come to an end. I am going on a job interview on Monday. It is for a cosmetics sales position at a day spa. It is not exactly my dream job, but I need money and hopefully it will pay enough. Today I went shopping for an interview outfit and it was slim pickings. All of the pants needed to be altered and the skirts were not too cute. I ended up buying a little black dress with some black opaque stockings. It is a tad bit trendy, but I think I can get away with it because this is not an office job I'm interviewing for. Tomorrow I will look for shoes and jewelry. Hopefully I will be offered the job. I just hope it is something I will want. Wish me luck!

Dear Britney,

That's it! I can't take it anymore! BRITNEY, WIPE THAT BLACK SHIT OFF FROM UNDER YOUR EYES! It seems as though you learned how to keep your vajay-jay out of the press, but please learn how to clean your face. It is not cute to have two week old mascara smudged under your eyes. It is also not cute to have your 99 cents Wet -n- Wild lipstick smudged across your face either. For God's sake, girl. You are a millionaire! Do something with yourself! Take the extensions out of your hair! You look like shit! I'm sure you have thousands of photos of yourself from before you married Kevin. Stick them on your fridge and mirrors. Bring them to a stylist. This look should be your goal. You are capable of so much more. I believe in you! That being said, take care, God bless, and go wash your face!

Oprah

Has anyone noticed that Oprah never knows the words to ANY of the songs being preformed on her show? She always claims she loves the song and listens to it everyday. If that's the case, don't you think she would know the words? The camera zooms in on her dancing off beat and singing the wrong words every time. Does she not have anyone around her that can tell her to stop it? She looks retarded! I get embarrassed for her. I have to look away. She makes me feel funny. And not in a good way.

Who Dat

Who Dat? Who Dat? Who Dat say they gonna beat dem Saints? Who Dat? Can you believe the Saints are one game away from the Super Bowl? At the beginning of the season I predicted they would win 4 or 5 games max. J said a minimum of 10 games. He has been screaming "Super Bowl" since the first touchdown of the first game. He even has his godson yelling it! I have never been a die hard Saints fan. I would like to blame it on the fact that they never were a winning team and that they would fall apart when it mattered the most. But that's no excuse. I am a die hard Red Sox fan. I stuck by them through thick and thin no matter what. But with the Saints it was different. I think the reason why I am a fair weathered Saints fan is because so many people around me are so passionate about them. If they would win, then it was a good week. If they lost, which was more often then not, then it was a horrible week. I had to hear about it over and over again. It was exhausting! But what I think is so exciting about the Saints winning streak are the fans. All of them. The die hards and the newly die hards. Its a common bond that is bringing everyone together. There is an electricity in the air. It's watching history in the making. I promise you, if the Saints go to the Super Bowl it will be one of the top ten sports stories of all time. Just like my Sox, it's been a long time coming. We are due for the win. I'm booking my flight to Miami. Are you with me?

Update

I am feeling wonderful! About time, huh? I think everyone has had about enough of me. J left for Dallas today and I am looking forward to three days of catching up on life. I will be spending some time with my family and hopefully seeing a couple of friends. A little shopping needs to get done as well. It should be a nice weekend. Oh, I can't forget to mention the Saints game. I really hope they win. It will be fun to see what happens.

Starbucks

I have been craving Starbucks for about 5 days now. J got up early Monday to get me a cup before he went to work. Before he left, I told him not to go because I was so tired that I didn't want to get up just then. So, he left for work and I didn't get my Starbucks fix. Last night after dinner, I told J I wanted a decaf mocha latte with whipped cream. He said okay and continued to watch tv. I didn't get it. Well, this morning I decided I would get up and go to Starbucks myself. I have been locked away in the apt long enough. So, I put on a pair of pants under my night gown and I put a coat on top. It was the first time in seven days that I put shoes on my feet! I couldn't wait to get my Latte. It felt soooo good outside! It was cool and the sun was out. I drove to Starbucks and got the biggest cup they had and added a blueberry scone to boot. I drove home with a smile on my face. I am finally feeling better and the smell of the coffee is glorious. I get home, unlock the door, and proceed to drop my coffee on the floor. I didn't even take one sip! I instantly started to cry. It took so much effort to get that coffee and it falls to the floor! I called J to tell him what happened. He spent the first five minutes trying to calm me down. He thought I got burned by the coffee. He told me to just leave the mess, get back in the car and buy another cup of coffee. I couldn't do it. I could not bring myself to get back into that car. I give up! I'm never leaving this apartment again.

Life

Being sick sucks! There is so much that needs to get done, but I have zero energy to do any of it. The coughing has been reduced drastically. I wonder if it has anything to do with overdosing on cough medicine? Anyway, the coughing is better. My biggest problem is the fatigue. I am so tired! I nap three times a day and I am still tired. What can I do to get some energy? I am not allowed out of the apt. until Thursday. Maybe the fresh air will do me some good. It's only three days away. I'm sure I can sleep my way though it. J is leaving for Dallas on Friday. I will be on my own for the weekend. I would love to say that I will be using that time to do something really fabulous, but nine times out of ten I will be on the sofa watching movies and eating pizza. Maybe I will be able to catch up with my girls that I have not seen since last year. You know, I have not been healthy since 2006! But I don't think I will be up for anything that requires me to sit up for more than 45 minutes at a time. I was planning on visiting my godchildren, but I just got a call from my Mom saying that Princess V is at the doctor with all kinds of symptoms. I will not go near anyone who has as much as a runny nose. So, I guess I'm back to a weekend of movies and pizza. Woo Whoo! What a life!

Cough! Cough! pt. 2

It's not pneumonia. Thank goodness! I went back to the doctor today after posting on my blog. It turns out that I have a very bad case of bronchitis. I took chest x-rays, did blood work, and a breathing treatment. I am on three new kinds of medication plus I have an inhaler. In other words, I am very sick. My doctor said I could feel this way for up to 2 weeks. Cough! Cough! How Divine! You know who I blame for this? I blame Princess O who likes running around in her bikini. I'm sure she gave this to me. I know they say bronchitis is not contagious, but she probably put some kind of princess spell on me. I have to blame someone. I feel like poo! Cough! Cough!

Cough! Cough!

Happy New Year everyone! I know I am a couple of days late, but I have been sick. Cough! Cough! I am on day seven of this illness and I feel that I may be on the mend. Case in point, I am on the computer for longer then 10 minutes. Over the last couple of days I couldn't sit up long enough to do much. Today is better. J made me get out of bed and take a shower. He said it will help clear everything up and make me feel better. Well, he was sorta right. I just needed a nap after I got out of the shower and a nap after I dried my hair. The activities were just too exhausting! Just sitting here typing this makes me tired. Cough! Cough! The only thing that has been getting me through this tragic ordeal is the Mega Marathon of America's Next Top Model on Vh1. Yea! They have been showing all seven cycles since the beginning of the new year. I have not been sleeping at night, so this has been entertaining. Cough! Cough! Sorry, I have to stop now. I need another nap.