What is a blog?

For some reason, unbeknown-st to me, I have started a blog. What is a blog anyway?

I realize it is a place to soothe my soul with typing about my cozy, somewhat interesting, mainly boring, sometimes beautiful, yet sarcastic life uninhibited, but, what is the real meaning? To me, I think, slug, snail, something slimy and gooey.

Not a pleasant start to a blog, more importantly, my blog.

But, no matter. Slimy, begone. Fresh, begin!

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Where has time gone?




Wowow, so I just read my blog the other night, starting from the beginning and realized I have sort of been across the world and back since then. I realized it is time to blog again! Another realization I had was the time of year I started this blog. Fall. It is now coming into that season 2011. I am getting the same cozy, get your mug of coffee, snuggle in type of feeling...love it! So anyway, I was just now looking through my pictures on my albums and saw quite a diversity of plain. From Hell's Canyon to Italy, I have been there and done that and think and think and think and RELIVE it all the time! I have so much to blog, I don't even know where to start. So, this is where I'm starting.....just by typing. More to come......

Thursday, February 17, 2011



I sat down just now to my newest addiction: Bejeweled Blitz. Check it out, it's blood-pumping! But then I remembered two dear friends of mine have freaked out lately about my blog, saying that I need to update it. So with that on my mind, I decided to oblige. (Bejeweled Blitz, I'll be there soon I promise.)

So I have started getting out to work out this 'ol bod of mine (it will be 30 this year!), and I feel absolutely amazing. Three miles a day does wonders. I have energy, I sing, I'm nicer, AND I've lost some inches. Yay! So I totally recommend a little exercise a day...it'll get those endorphins going baby!

Today is an absolutely gorgeous day. It is sunny, calm, clear, and my day off. I love it! Taking the time to see the bulbs popping out, the buds sprouting, and the lawn turning green is so refreshing. I can't wait to get my hands dirty in the yard!

My mood has been altered for the better not only because of raging endorphins and my adorable bulbs, but also because I have changed departments at work. From selling TV's to processing photos, it is actually a lot the same but so much better. I find it interesting that humans are so obsessed with the perfect picture. A TV has to have the perfect amount of pixels, and a photo the perfect resolution. Why the obsession? My theory is because we ourselves cannot be perfect, we have to create something to mask that to make us feel good. Honestly I find that a bit depressing and sad. But I'll take the photo department over the electronics any day!

So now that I am done with my random rambling, any feed back would be appreciated. Thanks to my faithful followers, I owe this blog to you!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

The Best Of Autumn



Autumn is so very inspiring. Brilliant colored leaves, nippy fresh air with a hint of woodsmoke, yummy baked smells wafting from the kitchen, and of course, the ever glittering sights of Christmas decor being sold in the stores. For me, all of this brings sort of an excitement of the upcoming celebrations of Thanksgiving Day! I go back and forth between what is my favorite holiday and I must concur that it is Thanksgiving.

Today, to celebrate my inspired mood, I will begin by de-boning a chicken for some good 'ole homemade chicken noodle soup. While that is bubbling on the stove-top, I have great plans to get outside to rake up the remains of Autumn's leaves. When this is accomplished, because I am so motivated and the weather is still sane, I plan to put up our twinkling icicle lights around the front porch.

Wow, reading back through what I just wrote, I am very inspired! So what am I doing here? I've got to go get stuff done!! Bye ya'll!

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Eyes Wide Shut



I have been blind. This morning I woke up smiling because the scales have dropped from my eyes. Ah the mystery of it! God definatly has a quirky sense of humor.

I haven't really been praying for a mate but I have often wished for someone to help fill the void. Ok, I admit it, I have prayed a couple of times  for God to bring me someone. Many times I have thought that life would be better with someone to share in the wonder of it. Now you might be thinking I have a son to do this with, and yes I do but, I'm thinking more adult level here!

So anyway, I have been granted my wish/prayer. It has taken six months for me to realize. I have a female neighbor who is less than 50 yards away who happens to be one of my bestest, most amazing friends. When I'm lonely, she is there. When I'm excited, she is there. When I'm blah, she is there. When I need food or coffee, she is there. When I need a sitter or playmate for Anthony, she is there. When I want to be right, I can. When I want to be alone, I can just shut the door!

Might I say WOW!! This is way better than a man! It is the most perfect situation. Being that I'm a bit independent but still have some feelings, it couldn't be more opportune. I love how God has so much imagination to think up the perfect solution for me. I just can't believe it has taken me so long to see it!

Thank you Jesus. Love you Matty!

Monday, October 11, 2010

Weight Gain



Since my trip to NYC, I have been blessed to gain, oh, I'd say around 10 lbs. I say blessed because I know there are unfathomable amounts of souls worldwide starving for even just a crumb of bread. How horribly sad that is while I indulge in stinky cheese, crusty bread, fried poppers, pizza!

So, my actual point is I am overweight. Every morning I amuse myself in a sad way while doing the happy skippy to get my jeans on. Not a comfortable position to be in, especially considering the physical pain it causes!

Yesterday I was told by an old friend that something was different about me. Was it my hair? Surely I had done something different with it! Sweetie I said, I'm fat. I was greatly confused when my friend replied I look great being robust rather than skin and bones. What? I am robust? And not only that, I used to be so thin that I was considered skin and bones? I do believe my mirror lies to me!

At any rate, I am quite undecided as to whether to lose the weight or not. I mean, robust! That means well endowed on the top right?! On the other hand, though the happy skippy cracks me up every time, I'm sick of the flourishing thighs I've managed to produce.

So my question is, to lose or not to lose. I choose to put to good use my ample god-given taste buds. I choose to enjoy the pleasure of delicious morsels while triumphing when I have the ability to keep it to a taste.

In conclusion, what is a life without the insane enjoyment of  food? Without a happy skippy? Without the reason to go shopping for new clothes? I do believe I'm quite comfortable being robust. So the next time you see a robust woman with a panini in her hand doing the happy skippy while shopping, you can probably assume it is me!

Sunday, October 10, 2010

I Will Rejoice



Today is the day that the Lord has made. I WILL rejoice and be glad in it.
I will rejoice
I will rejoice
I willlll
Aaargh, Costco.
I will
I will
I will
Wait, I will what?
Home again.
I will REJOICE!!

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

My Trip To NYC 2010



In August I got the fortunate opportunity to visit my brother once again. I haven't talked too much about this trip because like most things for me, it has taken awhile to process. It was a spur of the moment trip. I called Lewis up and then booked a ticket. What freedom to be able to do this! It was a most relaxing and enlightening trip so I want to share with you some of the interesting and special moments of it.



When I arrived at 181 Waverly Place in East Village, Lewis, as always, was waiting for me. He took me up to the 4th floor of his well located apartment and I was in a little piece of heaven. His tiny studio was absolutely adorable- my idea of a cottage in the city. His sense of taste in decor is very clean yet cozy. The two large windows overlooking the courtyard have window boxes with beautiful flowers billowing out of them. My bed for the week was his couch. Don't get me wrong, it was a lovely couch. It was more comfortable than my own bed!



That evening he took me to a local Mexican restaurant where we sat at the bar having cocktails by the open french doors. We had the most wonderful time catching up, and when it began to pour rain through the doors from the street, I had a surreal moment of nostalgia. Later we filled up on Asian food from the local bistro around the corner.



It was the middle of the week so while Lewis was busily entertaining clients and doing what he does, I was hitting the pavement. I walked and walked and walked. Correction, I was walking AND shopping. Broadway has that effect on me! Might I add the chocolates, ice cream, and other food fare I was indulging in added to the delight of it all!

Sometime during the middle of the week, (the days all ran together for me), we went to a Broadway show. The show, FELA, was most intriguing. A show produced by Jada Pinkett-Smith and JZ, it is a story of one man's journey in Nigeria to overcome his country that was terrorized by it's own government through dance and singing. What an invigorating time!



I believe it was a lazy Thursday that we took a bike ride through the park and over Brooklyn Bridge. Might I say whew, what a view! Not only was the view over the city spectacular, so it was down through the wooden slats of the bridge to the water. We, or I rather, huffed and puffed to get to the center of the bridge. Thank goodness for the vendors selling water there! The way down the other side into Brooklyn was a breeze. Once we were there, we turned right around and did it again!



I just want to inject here a bit about the food I ate. Might I say yum yum yummy! Bruchette with cheese and nuts and fruit, fresh and spritey salads, salty and amazing mussels, delectable vegetarian sandwiches. One day Lewis and I visited a famous cheese shop in East Village. Murray's was simply delightful. There was more stinky cheese there than you could probably find anywhere else in the city. That evening we had a phenomenal dinner of cheese, tomato hors d' ovures and shrimp. I do believe this is really why I visit New York! (Just kidding Lewis!).



If you are interested in a quick and delightful get-a-way, may I suggest visiting the city. This place has it all! Food, entertainment, shopping, food. What an unforgettable trip it was. Thank you Lewis!