Stolen Wisdom

Stolen from Natasha's blog:

"If only we wanted to be happy, it would be easy; but we want to be happier than other people, which is difficult, since we think them happier than they are." - Montesquieu

Today's Theme: Multiple Meltdowns

I am currently having a meltdown on many figurative and literal levels.

-It's 3:30, it's 106 degrees, and it's only June. Running around trying to get my data retrieved instead of sitting in a tub of ice.

-Apple people told me that they would be able to find my data on my pc and transfer it to my mac. Then today they said they can't do it. Sent me to a computer place in west Ft. Worth that I couldn't find because it has been closed for 6 months. Thanks Apple dudes. I'm trying to focus my computer anger towards Bill Gates right now, so I don't have the time or energy to be angry at two different types of computers. If I have lost three years worth of music and pictures, Bill Gates better run. No amount of chocolate and wine and is going to be able to console me. I mean, who backs up, really? (I know, I know, I've learned my lesson). I'm not amused by feeling this helpless.

-I'm turning 30 in less than a month. I can't decide if I'm ready to have my 20's and all of it's turmoil behind me, or if I'm going to mourn the the loss of an age when indecisiveness was acceptable because you're still "finding yourself". I'm having a lot of mixed feelings about it. Kinda can't believe I'm this old. I don't feel it. I guess that's good, right? I mean, it's going to happen. It's not like I can stop it now! Guess I just need to buckle up and enjoy the ride.

On the plus side today, I had a fun lunch at the Spiral Diner with Tara and I still have my health, my house, my friends, and my job. And if you know of a good computer repair service, please let me know.

Sweet Lime Photography

My talented friend, Natasha, has started a wonderful little photography business called Sweet Lime Photography. Please take a minute to check out her website by clicking here and her blog by clicking here. If you are looking for an attentive, creative, and affordable photographer for your next family photo session, please consider her as your photographer! I think her work is amazing. She does more than capture smiles-she captures personalities.

So yeah.......parenting is NOT for me!!!

I've had Abby with me for 26 hours and I'm ready to throw in the towel. Not that this is a new revelation to me, but now I'm 746% sure I don't ever want children. I admire all you parents out there that do this with grace, but this is not for me.

Tomorrow we are going to Fossil Rim. You can check it out at www.fossilrim.org. I'm sure it will be fun, but it takes a little over an hour to get there and then we are driving to my parents house....four hours away. Oh my gosh - this will be the greatest test of my patience and will ever.

Adventures in Babysitting

Did anyone else ever see that movie back in the 80's? My dad let us watch it one summer without my mother knowing. Well, she didn't know until Vicki dropped an F bomb in front of my parents and their friends one night while she was re-enacting one of the scenes. My dad got in trouble. I mean Vicki was like 6. She didn't need to be watching that stuff.....nor did I, really.....

Anyway - I'm going to pick up Abigail from Vicki today. I haven't kept her by herself since last summer. A year ago she was still in her cute, cuddly little toddler phase when she wanted to give everyone a hug. She's still cute but she is SASSY! She is all drama, all the time. So this little visit should be interesting. I'm excited to get to see her one-on-one. Last time she was here she was with my mom and she wouldn't even let me LOOK at her if Gram was around. I would try to fix her hair and she'd say, "NO! I want Gram to fix my hair!" I would try to make her mac and cheese and she'd say, "NO! I want Gram to make my mac and cheese!" I would try to take her potty and she'd say, "NO! I want Gram to take me potty!" So maybe I'll actually get to play with her since Gram won't be here. Maybe I'll have some pictures to post instead of my boring stories!

Amusing Story for You. Yes, You

So, earlier in the week I went to Denton to hang out with friends. We were hanging out at the Ferman's playing some Wii when the guys quickly exited to the backyard for what I thought was a cigarette, guy talk, and more beer. They were out there for a while and so I poked my head out to see what they were doing. No cigarettes, no beer, and certainly no guy talk. They were having some in depth conversation about lilies and admiring Josh's giant rosemary and basil plants. I had a good chuckle thinking about walking in on their conversations eight years ago. I guess their conversations are maturing and evolving. Maybe they'll start a garden club.

Quotations of the Day

One from Jennifer Alcocer and one from Jon Stewart:

from Jennifer, who is teaching JH Band Camp at SFA this week:
Kid: Wow lady, your flute is fancy, is it a Selmer?
Jenn: Yes it is fancy, no it isn't a Selmer.
Kid: Well whatever it is, it sure does make a fancy sounds.

(for my non-band friends: Selmer=Kia. Gets the job done, but definitely not fancy)

from Jon Stewart, comedic genius, in response to CNN anchors asking him to follow them twitter:
"Why do I have to follow CNN on twitter? If I want to follow CNN, then I'll just turn on CNN."

5 Reasons I Like Summer Break

1. No alarm clocks.
2. I get to drink coffee in my bed.
3. Three delicious home cooked meals a day.
4. Late night bubble baths.
5. Naps.


And these are just a few of the things I got to enjoy on my first official day of summer. Looking forward to more fun times!

First Blog of Summer!

Hard to believe that I just finished my third year at Trinity Springs. It's been a roller coaster ride of emotional, mental, and physical stamina. Last week I was ready for a career change. Maybe I still am, but that decision will be made at another time and I will reflect on that in another blog. Today was way more emotional than I expected last day to be, both good and bad, and I need to be emotionally removed from the year before I start making life altering decisions. One thing I do know is that there need to be some major changes in my life.

On to lighter topics! I'm so excited for summer. I'm very much looking forward to being home. I have so many things I want to do this summer. Really, I just want to enjoy a creative process. Anything that gets the creative juices flowing. I'm going to redecorate my room which will require me to paint again. I will be working on some necklaces that I was inspired to make after my trip to Austin. I have an idea for creatively cataloging all the pictures I have sitting in shoe boxes. I have at least a half a dozen recipes I want to try. I will be taking cake decorating classes! I am looking forward to catching up with friends. I am looking forward to hanging out with new friends. I am turning 30. So, I've got plenty to do. I'm just ready to get reacquainted with myself, and maybe find parts of me I feel I've lost along this journey in "the real world."

Quick Story with my trademark sarcasm:
As I checked out at Target today, the little debit card swiper thing asked me if I wanted the entire amount on my card. I was thinking, duh, that's why I swiped it. I mean if I had said no would it have given me a screen that said: No problem - Target would be happy to pay for part of your purchase. Please enter the amount that you would like Target to contribute to your purchase today. I wanted to bargain with it......like, ok, I'll pay for the coffee if you'll pay for the creamer and hair conditioner. I'm totally going to do it next time - just for funsies.