Monday, September 27, 2010

Every day is a gift

Every day is a gift. It is not something owed to us. Use it wisely, and remember that today cannot be re-done.

Saturday, September 25, 2010

You can tell when a kid is not ready for the weekend to be over!

You can tell when a kid is not ready for the weekend to be over! This afternoon, my daughter apparently fell asleep after coming home from the gym. I am in the kitchen making dinner (yes I do do that) and have several pots and pans going at one time. One of her friends calls and, without answering, I shout for her to pick up the phone. All of a sudden she appears in the kitchen and begins to pack her snacks for school, her clothes are changed and she has her sweeter on. I ask what she’s doing and she replies, “Why are you making that?”.

I explained it was for dinner and she was all sorts of confused.

Then it dawned on me. She was awakened from her nap at 5:22PM and thought it was morning and time for school!  She was all set to go in record time!

Still snickering–sometimes kids really do keep you young at heart!
All the mistakes I made in my past made me who I am today & I wouldn't do anything different because I am a stronger & wiser person today.

Friday, September 24, 2010

What is Success? Success is not defined by the type of job you have, the house you have, or the amount of money you have. Its about The Happiness you have.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

To My Daughter

To my daughter,"Never forget that I love you. Life is filled with hard times and good times, Learn from everything you can. Be the person I know you can be."

Friday, September 17, 2010

Hey I'm Not That Old Yet!!!

OK, now I am ticked off. Today I received a solicitation in the mail to join AARP. Yes, that AARP! The American Association of Retired Persons. Sure, I have some gray hair, and my kid thinks I'm ancient, but believe me, the only way I’m going to enter their little club is kicking and screaming every step of the way.
But indignation did not stop me from perusing the AARP flier and checking out the benefits of being what I prefer to call “maturely young” (or, as my mom says: “an immature 46″). Actually, AARP membership is a pretty good deal, and that got me thinking about travel perks for seniors.  I’ve noticed that more and more suppliers are courting the senior market with everything from airline and hotel packages to discounts on rental cars and area attractions. And why not? Seniors are good guests. They have money, they behave well, and they will tell their friends when they have a good time. Which makes me wonder, then: Why would they want me? I rarely behave, never have any money, and tend to keep my mouth shut (I learned my lesson once).

Thursday, September 16, 2010

There comes a time when you have to stand up and shout: This is me damn it! I look the way I look, think the way I think, feel the way I feel, love the way I love! I am a whole complex package. Take me... or leave me. Accept me - or walk away! Do not try to make me feel like less of a person, just because I don't fit your idea of who I should be and don't try to change me to fit your mold. If I need to change, I alone will make that decision. When you are strong enough to love yourself 100%, good and bad - you will be amazed at the opportunities that life presents you.