Dillards and Born shoes are my best friends! Dillards had Born on sale for 29.99 and 39.99 each. I am already here in KC, and I went down after work and found 4 pairs!!!!! 4 pairs that fit and were exactly what I was looking for. That makes a great day. All are sandals, but that is okay I have sandals for next spring, and I will be able to were them now for about a month.
First day of school for my senior daughter. This is the first time I have missed her first day of school. Very sad for me, and I am sure it was sad for her to. She would not let me see it, but I heard it her voice. She already has homework, on the first day. She is at a private school and she has to study and she gets excellent grades. I am so proud of her and her accomplishments, she is going to go far in her life. As long as she is happy, she can pursue a career in whatever field she would like.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Lifetime Television
My 17 year old daughter watches Lifetime movies with me. She always says "Mom, why do we watch these movies? They always make us cry!". My reply is "Its always good to cleanse our souls with a good cry."
I try to use the movies as a tool, a way to educate her and enjoy the movie also. This weekend is Trouth Youth or something like that and we watched 2 movies today about young girls. We clean and cook with the television on Lifetime. We have Dish Network and a DVR, so we can stop the TV and do laundry. We will always have those times together, we create memeories, just us girls.
Family is important, but we do not see them often enough. Today my spouse and I went to a memorial service for his Aunt that just passed. She was in her 90's and had lived a full life. It made me realize that time passes by so fast! My baby will be leaving the nest next year and I am not ready. I know she thinks so but inside she is scared and she does not want me to see it.
She has my strength, but her Dad's I do not need you Mom. I just hope she grows out of that and will let me back into her life. As I posted before, My mom became my best friend, and I am praying the same will happen.
When one person dies, a new one is born. We have a child coming into the world in about 1 1/2 weeks. Just as the Lord commanded, and how we populate the world. Best wishes to the Grandparents and my they have the same joy we have with our 6 grandchildren.
I try to use the movies as a tool, a way to educate her and enjoy the movie also. This weekend is Trouth Youth or something like that and we watched 2 movies today about young girls. We clean and cook with the television on Lifetime. We have Dish Network and a DVR, so we can stop the TV and do laundry. We will always have those times together, we create memeories, just us girls.
Family is important, but we do not see them often enough. Today my spouse and I went to a memorial service for his Aunt that just passed. She was in her 90's and had lived a full life. It made me realize that time passes by so fast! My baby will be leaving the nest next year and I am not ready. I know she thinks so but inside she is scared and she does not want me to see it.
She has my strength, but her Dad's I do not need you Mom. I just hope she grows out of that and will let me back into her life. As I posted before, My mom became my best friend, and I am praying the same will happen.
When one person dies, a new one is born. We have a child coming into the world in about 1 1/2 weeks. Just as the Lord commanded, and how we populate the world. Best wishes to the Grandparents and my they have the same joy we have with our 6 grandchildren.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Weekend
Well I hit the road with great anticipation to see my family. After driving for one hour and a high rate of speed I reached home. Home sweet home, my own bed, loveseat and even my toilet. A person of comfort, my home soothes my soul.
Superman met me at the door with a kiss/hug and needed to go sit down. He has just arrived home as I did. Went down with him to my love seat. It feels so good, to be in my own home. Sometimes I feel that I did not appreciate it as much, but I will never forget in the future.
My teenage daughter came home and said Hi from the Bannister and went to get food. So typical of a 17 year old. I know she loves me, but it is hard to get her to show me emotion, but I am banking on the near future. Once she comes into to her own, she will love me again. I know that I was the same with my mom, and she became my best friend.
April, my dog was the happiest to see me, she wagged her tail and ran up to me. I knew she would be happy and she gave me the biggest smile and warmed my heart. She is truly my best friend and she is beautiful, absolutely beautiful. Black and white with one brown patch on her paw. She loves to run and play Frisbee and wants me to pet her all the time.
Enough for now, will post more later.
Superman met me at the door with a kiss/hug and needed to go sit down. He has just arrived home as I did. Went down with him to my love seat. It feels so good, to be in my own home. Sometimes I feel that I did not appreciate it as much, but I will never forget in the future.
My teenage daughter came home and said Hi from the Bannister and went to get food. So typical of a 17 year old. I know she loves me, but it is hard to get her to show me emotion, but I am banking on the near future. Once she comes into to her own, she will love me again. I know that I was the same with my mom, and she became my best friend.
April, my dog was the happiest to see me, she wagged her tail and ran up to me. I knew she would be happy and she gave me the biggest smile and warmed my heart. She is truly my best friend and she is beautiful, absolutely beautiful. Black and white with one brown patch on her paw. She loves to run and play Frisbee and wants me to pet her all the time.
Enough for now, will post more later.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Superman
The name of my blog came from my husband and I feel like I am on a journey. Today was no different, I took off to the Plaza once again by myself and shopped. Always have been a loner, born the last of 5, the baby. My three older sisters and I do not have much in common, they were out of the house before I can remember them living there. They share the same memories and jokes, and I have always been on the outside. My older brother of course fits more with them, as he is the only boy.
When my mom remarried I gained 5 step siblings, the only girl is my sister's age and they share the same memories also. The 4 boys are the same age as my sister's with the exception of 2 whom are still older than me. So when the families combined, I was the only girl at home. We lived in a area outside of Topeka Kansas. so there were not a lot of girls my age. So much of my life I have had to amuse myself.
I enjoy shopping by myself and have even gone to movies alone. Eating out alone does not bother me either. Sometimes I envy the women around me who do everything together, just for a moment. I then remember I am on my own journey and do not have to rely on anyone.
The exception would be for my spouse! He is my best friend, my superman, and my rock. This journey without him has been tough. Our daughter is always busy working, and cheerleading etc, so he is alone also. I talked with her today and she said "Mom, I am just to busy to be lonely, but when I am home, Dad is outside still". Oh how I miss her and her smiling face (usually), sometimes I still get the eye rolls.
Well today is my last night and I will get to go home tomorrow after work, and I will have the pedal to the metal. Anxious to get home and then just sit in my house. My house I love, remodeled by my superman. Everywhere I look, I see his craftsmanship and I am comforted. My dog, my daughter and my swimming pool, and of course my SUPERMAN.
When my mom remarried I gained 5 step siblings, the only girl is my sister's age and they share the same memories also. The 4 boys are the same age as my sister's with the exception of 2 whom are still older than me. So when the families combined, I was the only girl at home. We lived in a area outside of Topeka Kansas. so there were not a lot of girls my age. So much of my life I have had to amuse myself.
I enjoy shopping by myself and have even gone to movies alone. Eating out alone does not bother me either. Sometimes I envy the women around me who do everything together, just for a moment. I then remember I am on my own journey and do not have to rely on anyone.
The exception would be for my spouse! He is my best friend, my superman, and my rock. This journey without him has been tough. Our daughter is always busy working, and cheerleading etc, so he is alone also. I talked with her today and she said "Mom, I am just to busy to be lonely, but when I am home, Dad is outside still". Oh how I miss her and her smiling face (usually), sometimes I still get the eye rolls.
Well today is my last night and I will get to go home tomorrow after work, and I will have the pedal to the metal. Anxious to get home and then just sit in my house. My house I love, remodeled by my superman. Everywhere I look, I see his craftsmanship and I am comforted. My dog, my daughter and my swimming pool, and of course my SUPERMAN.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Kansas City Power and Light District
Today I had the opportunity to tour the KCPL district at lunch. Downtown development gone so right! Great music and restaurants and atmosphere and parking. Four dollars for about one hour of use. The parking garage offers free loaner umbrellas, jump starts, and other amentities. From a parking garage, I guess it makes sense now that it was $4.00 to park.
I often wonder about the power lunch term, I am looking for a quick and delicious lunch. I am sure that a lot of major decisions could be made while dining in a elegant, sporty, Irish, and Mexican restaurants. There were enough power suits sitting around us, I beleive were making decision while waiting for their food. Is this path I would like to take in my career? Making decisions or implementing them? Maybe a little of both and a makeover.
Dress for success and for one step above the position you are in. I beleive this is a very true statement, but I am always overly warm. Therefore I do not wear a lot of suit jackets, but in this different office, I am cold. The whole attitude in this temparary office is a total 360 from what I am used to. Postive I can learn for this experience and take back with me, and maybe influence my main station.
I am a late bloomer to the large government office I work for. In addition the position I held prior to know, took 10 years to get promoted. I have never sat that long in a position in my entire career. I was beginning to think, it was me. Today proved me wrong, the tour of the main office showed me that there were so many younger than me! I felt left behind, but with hope. Mobile is the way to go for advancement, sitting in a local office your are not seen. Management is the one who can recommend your our let you sit. I am thinking, a little seed, that maybe I should move to a bigger city with more opportunites. In turn that brings urban sprawl and the unpleasantries that come with the big city.
I am going to let the seed ferment and grow. Maybe one day I will bring the seed out and plant in another city. Change can be very good, if we allow it in our lives. Off to dinner BLT'S and hopefully some veggies to top it off.
I often wonder about the power lunch term, I am looking for a quick and delicious lunch. I am sure that a lot of major decisions could be made while dining in a elegant, sporty, Irish, and Mexican restaurants. There were enough power suits sitting around us, I beleive were making decision while waiting for their food. Is this path I would like to take in my career? Making decisions or implementing them? Maybe a little of both and a makeover.
Dress for success and for one step above the position you are in. I beleive this is a very true statement, but I am always overly warm. Therefore I do not wear a lot of suit jackets, but in this different office, I am cold. The whole attitude in this temparary office is a total 360 from what I am used to. Postive I can learn for this experience and take back with me, and maybe influence my main station.
I am a late bloomer to the large government office I work for. In addition the position I held prior to know, took 10 years to get promoted. I have never sat that long in a position in my entire career. I was beginning to think, it was me. Today proved me wrong, the tour of the main office showed me that there were so many younger than me! I felt left behind, but with hope. Mobile is the way to go for advancement, sitting in a local office your are not seen. Management is the one who can recommend your our let you sit. I am thinking, a little seed, that maybe I should move to a bigger city with more opportunites. In turn that brings urban sprawl and the unpleasantries that come with the big city.
I am going to let the seed ferment and grow. Maybe one day I will bring the seed out and plant in another city. Change can be very good, if we allow it in our lives. Off to dinner BLT'S and hopefully some veggies to top it off.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
I am a public servant and am away from home till October 20,2009 training for the promotion I received last March. This is an adjustment, I am leaving my daughter behind and my spouse. I miss them very much everyday. We keep in contact via cell phones and I get to go home on the weekends. I live for Friday!!!!!
My little studio room is set up with a jigsaw puzzle on the breakfast counter and the Dell studio on the desk. I have a bag for dirty laundry that I take home every Friday. I am always forgetting things between home and here. My spouse (my rock) came to my assistance just yesterday. I left some of my medicines at home, and he made arrangements from my Doctor and the pharmacy here. I was just able to go to Walgreen's and get them on my way home. True love!
He is holding the home front, while I am away, which is no easy task. Our daughter is 17 and she is always working and getting ready to start her senior year in high school. So we are both lonely, me here and him at home. A separation is a test of patience and love, and we are solid. Solid for over 21 years, seems like just yesterday. I still feel inside like the girl he married, but my body and the wrinkles prove other wise. I see other women the same age and wonder if they feel the same inside? Stephen King is one of favorite authors and he gave a quote this year, that he still feels like a kid inside. I was able to relate to that comment, and now that I am normal.
Well I am addicted to this blogging! I will post often and hope that you enjoy my journeys!
My little studio room is set up with a jigsaw puzzle on the breakfast counter and the Dell studio on the desk. I have a bag for dirty laundry that I take home every Friday. I am always forgetting things between home and here. My spouse (my rock) came to my assistance just yesterday. I left some of my medicines at home, and he made arrangements from my Doctor and the pharmacy here. I was just able to go to Walgreen's and get them on my way home. True love!
He is holding the home front, while I am away, which is no easy task. Our daughter is 17 and she is always working and getting ready to start her senior year in high school. So we are both lonely, me here and him at home. A separation is a test of patience and love, and we are solid. Solid for over 21 years, seems like just yesterday. I still feel inside like the girl he married, but my body and the wrinkles prove other wise. I see other women the same age and wonder if they feel the same inside? Stephen King is one of favorite authors and he gave a quote this year, that he still feels like a kid inside. I was able to relate to that comment, and now that I am normal.
Well I am addicted to this blogging! I will post often and hope that you enjoy my journeys!
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I am a 48 year old female, who inside still feels like a child. I look in the mirror and see my mother's face staring back at me. I know that I will never live up to her life, but I try everyday. Married with one biological child and two stepdaughters, who have given us 6 grandchildren. My spouse is 10 years older than me, and he is fabulous. Wise when I am not in my game. It's a wonderful life and I am ready to write, just write!
Since the 9th grade with my short stories that were praised from my English teacher and have wanted to do more with my writing. I also thought it would be a book, or magazine articles, but my life has taken another bend in the road. So as of today, I am going to be a blogger. Hope you enjoy my journeys and give me some postive feedback if you feel so inclined.
Since the 9th grade with my short stories that were praised from my English teacher and have wanted to do more with my writing. I also thought it would be a book, or magazine articles, but my life has taken another bend in the road. So as of today, I am going to be a blogger. Hope you enjoy my journeys and give me some postive feedback if you feel so inclined.
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