Getting Real with your Life.

I've noticed a change in myself. A good change maybe. I'm more aware of the people around me. I try to take notice of things said and actions behaved. Some are good, some not so good. I like to think I'm positive about of lot of things. It's hard sometimes to people there is good in everyone. With age comes the ability I hope to cut through the stuff that bothers us and move forward to a place we actually want to be in.
 That being said. It's super hard! Friends, Relatives, Everything really. Standing your ground and not backing down is almost a sport. Sometimes if you truly believe you are right, you just have to do it.
 ON a weird note, I miss John Lennon alot lately. He truly was a genius. I think about how much he loved his wife and little boy. And seemed so content. And then for his life to be taken away is so tragic. I feel like he really had some great things left to

say/do/ write/ sing..... Lately.

People Are Strange.

 You know I love the Doors. People are Strange is in my top 10. But lately I've been more aware that they truly are Strange. Strange and uncaring. Faces look ugly when you're alone. Ok, I get it. I want to add selfish to this mix too. SELFISH. Quit being this way. Grow up. Get a clue. We get to go around in this life 1 time that I know of. Maybe we get to be reincarnated who knows.  I remember a guy in my Drama class told me one time he truly believed he would come back as a  butterfly. Cool. If that's the case what happens to the rest of us who try to be good parents, friends, partners? And get talked to and talked to or taking advantage of? I really don't know what my point is other than I'm tired of this feeling. I've noticed I will take less and less crap from people. I really don't have time for their Drama. Maybe it is the feeling of a butterfly. To fly and be free, be happy live for sunshine. And Disney, there's always time for Disney. Those balloons are for you. :)

Swimming.

Yeah I said it Swimming. I don't think I love anything more (except Disney) than swimming. I CAN'T wait till June. It's my month. I love it. I love night swimming especially. Listening to music in the dark with the warm water. I love summer in general. Sleeping late, Reading books with Atticus, grilling good food. Summer Gardens! Fresh tomatoes, Watermelons! Ice cream parties with the kids outside and to add more fun this summer Doughnut Trees. Yes you read that right. If Pippa taught me anything it's the doughnut tree. The kids Will love it!! I Can't Wait!!!!

Don't watch the Master.

I love Phillip Seymour Hoffman and I could not wait to watch The Master. Ok, First Joaquin Phoenix scared the crap out of me. I hated every aspect of the movie. I get it, it was grainy, had substance. But so did There will be blood. I cannot say enough about how much I did not like this film. ON a brighter note I found 3 new grey hairs. I may or may not be in a bad mood. Also, humanity in general needs to improve. Look people in the eyes and listen when a friend needs you to. That's all I got right now.

I said Hello World.

This week! This Week! Has not been the best week I've ever had. Most days this week I cried alot. Randomly and for different reasons I can't go into great detail about. Just know that life is exactly that Life and with life comes death. I mean we all know we can't live forever but facing anything close to that is way over whelming.  If you ever consider running that race, do it, do you have a bucket list? Do it. Be nice to your parents and your grandparents. They really do love you. Oh and your aunts and uncles they love you too. Be nice to people in general if you can. Say hello to old people and let them scoot up in line. Be nicer to your kids and tell them you love them and hug them alot. VISIT your family. Try to make amends with anyone you can't talk to. Love being alive and try to participate, don't complain so much. Remember that dive, swim, run, roller coaster, baby you wanted to have, flowers you wanted to buy yourself, a trip you wanted to take. Well DO IT. One day you will be glad you did.

Did Someone Say Valentine's Day?

My days are filled with work outs, cooking dinners, bath times, laundry, paying bills, and planning ahead. I use to LOVE valentine's day when I was younger. The idea that someone "might" send you some flowers or a nice note was so swoon worthy. As I am older I realize I'm just not that way any more. Yes I have " Woody Allened" Valentines Day.

 It's for the kids, they love giving valentine's cards out and Candy! Yes  Loads of Candy.  To me Valentine's Day means  Spring is right around the corner. I love yellow roses, I love yellow and pink tulips. I'm going to brighten my day and get me some this week I think. As I battle this awful cold I picked up suddenly. It's going to make me feel better. And for whatever reason It makes me think of one of my all time favorite movie  Love Story. Because love Never means saying I'm sorry.

My 20 year High School Reunion is coming up. Yes you read that right.

20 years people. Wow! It was announced on face book our 20 year reunion will be in June with a night of dinner and dancing. Nothing formal just a nice casual evening. 1. I need Botox, 2. 20 years? Where did the time go? I enjoyed our 10 year reunion but at 20 most people have accomplished what they set out to do right? Well label me Miss Home maker? As far as things I wanted to do, well being a mom was one, check! Going into Fashion Merchandising never really panned out. But I can get some stains out of clothes like you have never seen. I do run a good ship here I think. Dinner's are made, appointments made, volunteering at school, a clean schedule. I enjoy most of my days so I would say my career of home maker is on the up and up.

 I will enjoy seeing faces I haven't seen in a long time. And as far as fashion goes. What do you wear that is casual with a hint of glamour? I'm thinking since it's in June a dress is in order. Nothing black tie, but a fun fitted dress. That means no gym slacking and sticking to the diet for real.  A good 5 pounds and I should be OK. Party people , it's a party. Oh and who's my date? My husband hates these things so of course it's my pal. Look at our picture?