Here’s to new friends

I have a new friend. It’s very exciting for me. For a bunch of reasons, but I won’t bore you with them here. You’d want to be making money if you had to listen to all that.

Let’s just say that it’s time. I needed a new friend. I mean, I have friends. good friends. but you know how life goes, it’s like a tide, sometimes it goes out and sweeps your friends away from you as they are so busy with their lives.

But this time, the tide is bringing in a friend and I’m very happy. It’s like she actually wants to spend time with me. I try not to seem too desperate, like, yeah, let’s spend today, tomorrow and the next day together, so I try to be casual.  I just sort of throw things out there, like, “wanna come for dinner some time?” and she’ll say, “yes, how about next Tuesday!”

It’s fun. and, the weird thing is, she has the exact same model house I do, so we can discuss floor plans and decorating ideas and I know what her house looks like and I’ve never been in it. I know, it’s the small things!

Pink is so slimming!!

So, I have this new cute little accessory!!

I soooo love it!!

Isn’t she pretty!!!

This about sums it up

A friend of mine sent this link to me. I literally laughed out loud. You have to go watch this. If you are a mom, or have a mom, you will sooooo get this!

For some reason, it makes me want to memorize and sing it to my family!!

YouTube ~the mom song!

Downpour

So, the fire alarm went off at the school today. That’s not so strange, I mean, they plan these things so that the kids know what to do in case of a real fire. The thing about today was, it looked like this out there:

So, we knew it was no drill. It was actually the real deal either, though. For some reason, the sensors were picking up dust in the air ducts and did not like it. So, the alarms went off.

Once was bad enough. Everyone got drenched, it was miserable. But, then it was over and we were getting on with our day. Then, it went off again. So, out we go again. Not raining as bad this time, but it didn’t matter, everyone was still cold and wet from the first time.

I left at 12:45 and when I went back to pick up the kids, I found out the fire alarm had sounded a third time. I don’t know if it was the best idea or not, but they did not make the kids go out that time. I’m glad they didn’t, I’m not sure how much more they could have taken, but I also think it’s important to take each one seriously.

Well, I just hope it’s fixed before tomorrow!

Premiere season is upon me

and I’m not ready!! Usually, I can not wait for the new shows to start.

*Let’s just be honest, shall we; I’m a TV junkie. I’d say the truth hurts, but it doesn’t in this case!*

I am trying to catch up on my shows from previous years before this season starts.  The problem is that I did not start these shows when they premiered in the first place.

Blockbuster sends me Lost, which I watch as often as possible, usually 2 discs at a time.  Once I take them back to the store, I exchange them for  Grey’s Anatomy and then watch that as often as possible.  My goal is to get through all the Grey’s discs before the next season starts.  The problem is that I am only on season 2 and season 4 starts in 10 days.

I believe in making personal goals. I’ve made this one for myself

I’m kind of thinking I just might not make it though!!

Finally!

Got the walls painted! I can’t tell you how much I love it! it makes the room feel so cozy! and it makes my heart so happy! now, all the furniture is back in place and the computer is once again plugged in!

I did manage to screw up my back pretty bad. I have been in severe pain for the last 2 weeks. Finally broke down and went to urgent care today. No pinched nerve and no muscle spasms, but definitely  inflamed muscles.  He gave me some anti inflammatory. Not sure exactly what it is, but it’s also used to stop early labor. I’m just hoping it helps, and soon!

Rollercoasters

I’ve always loved roller coasters. the ups, the downs, the spins, the suspense, the wind in your face, the screaming out loud. I always thought it was so awesome!

Now, I’m not so sure. I think because I’m getting older. More nerves, less nerves? Not sure. but it’s not as thrilling. now, it just gets a bit old and I have to think to myself, “when is this ride over?”

It’s the same with the roller coaster of emotions I’ve been experiencing lately. It’s just too much, too many ups and downs, without enough time spent up, too many twists i didn’t see coming. Too much screaming out loud.

Well, you get  the picture.

Why do today what you can put off til tomorrow?

why indeed! that’s been my philosophy on a lot of things.  Unfortunately, tomorrow has come. That sucks. I have been PTA treasurer this past school year and while I have paid all the bills and deposited all the money, I have not kept up with the books very well.

Guess what tomorrow is? the day of reckoning! I have a report to give and recommendations for this school year’s budget. So, tonight, it’s do or die!

Wish me luck!

Hope, hype and clothes that don’t fit

Back to school means back to work. We had an all district kick off today. It was pretty cool, I’m not always the one buying into all the “hip, hip, hurray” hype, but the guest speaker today was pretty amazing. If you get a chance, check her out, she’s written a few books, one I for sure want to read called From Rage to Hope.

Anyway, I thought it might be nice to dress a bit more un-casually and so last night I pulled out my dressier clothes. I have gained so much weight since October when I went on anti depressants, it’s unbelievable. I had nothing I could wear! I hated that feeling! How is that supposed to do anything for my depression! I was super depressed last night!

Seriously, I’m considering going off of them. I don’t think I can handle the side effects any more. Not necessarily the smartest idea ever, but still, it just might be time.

How Happy Are You?

Did you see that on Oprah yesterday? There’s a test you can take to find out how happy you are.

You rate each of these statements from 1-7. 1 is not at all true, 7 is absolutely true. Then you add your points.

In most ways, my life is close to ideal.

The conditions of my life are excellent.

I am satisfied with my life.

So far I have gotten the important things I want in life.

If I could live my life over, I would change almost nothing.

If you scored 15 or under, you are dissatisfied with your life. If you scored 31 or higher, you are extremely satisfied with your life.

Turns out, I’m dissatisfied with my life. What a bummer. I didn’t even know it. Now I really am unhappy.