I can't seem to keep up with the changes life is throwing my way today. Oh, the signs have been there for awhile but I've done my best to ignore them. I've pulled the blinders down for long enough and now I have to face the truth. There's a good chance we may have to close our plumbing company. We have been hanging on and holding out for awhile now and waiting for a miracle to happen and so far it hasn't. We used to get so many calls even at the beginning of the ... [More]

Happy Easter All ! I just spent a horrific shopping experience at the Target. Let me tell you now, never and I do mean never go to Target the day before Easter. It is....how can I even find the correct words to describe this event? It is horrifying! I had to go into defensive shopping mode. Oh...yeah, I pulled out the big guns, positioned my cart and put on my best "Get the hell out of my way look or your going down under my cart." A look usually only reserved for the Chris... [More]

I've adopted my third Rising Star! . If you haven't already, please visit his port and send him some love and encouragement. He's a young writer and a new up and coming talent just waiting for all of you to discover! Sapph is very active around the site and does many things in private to help many people so please welcome him into my expanding little galaxy of stars! Today isn't one of my positive days, today is a day that I'm angry. I was watching the news and ... [More]

I hate to say it but the poor economy isn't helping our plumbing business out in any way right now. We've put in some bigger bids but nothing has yet to come through for us so we are holding on and just keep saying our prayers and believing God will see us through these difficult times. I have to keep reminding myself sometimes that God can do anything. I worry about the world at times and what is going on around me and then I have to stop myself and remember that doesn't affec... [More]

Even though I've been living the past few weeks in the pits, life is so much better than the alternative. I'm glad I've chosen to take a positive out look instead of a negative one. I could lay down and wallow and whine, but what would that change? People see what they want to see. If they choose to see perfection they will find it, if they look for chaos, that too they shall find. I've had enough chaos in my life to last a lifetime! I surely need not look for it. I'... [More]

Well thank God for my blog where I can write like crap and nobody cares! I had fun taking a grammar and punctuation test today that was posted and uh..., well let's just say thank God for Spelling and Grammar check! I'm not telling ANYONE what my grade is so you all don't even need to bother about trying to bribe me, unless you bring milk chocolate. I have always said thank God I am blonde...enough said right? Believe it or not, English and History were my majors, which ... [More]

I'm so happy the weekend is here, yeah!!! Well its raining here in Sunny So. Calif., and as you all know I do adore the rain. Probably because we don't get enough of it. When the rain starts, the plumbing business seems to come to a sharp halt. Not sure why, because I get toilet stoppages even in the rain, but go figure! Maybe its assumed that plumbers don't enjoy getting their hair wet. Well because we weren't doing much today but marketing the business we were able t... [More]

For the past couple of days I fell into the trap of letting my guard down and not focusing on the positive energy around me or the things I'm grateful for. Today I need to turn that around and get back to where I need to be. I need to go back to the point where I felt the negative energy taking over my spirit and enveloping it in its grip. The day I felt my energy slipping was the day of the burial of Officer Randy Simmons. I felt my entire insides coming to a stand still and my i... [More]

As you can see I have this new obsession with rose colored font. I believe its because I'm earnestly searching for me right now and I guess I'm summing it all up as the closest thing I've gotten to rose colored glasses. I'm still thinking about the past week and the death of Officer Randy Simmons. I keep asking myself why is this particular man's death affecting you like this? I believe its because he was someone just like me. He was a normal man who could have been... [More]

Today was one of those defining moments in my life that has forever changed the way I think about myself and life in general. I know I blogged before about the LAPD Officer who was recently shot while on duty in the Swat Department. The first Swat Officer to die in the line of duty for 40 years in Los Angeles since the creation of the Swat Team. That in and of its self should have been enough to change my life, thoughts and feelings about life. I honestly spent the better part of my day v... [More]

This year I've been keeping my goal to blog more and stay on top of things. I've also went out and bought all the materials I needed to begin putting together my visionary board. I'm excited about that because its a well know fact where you put your thoughts and energy is what you are creating in your life. I got some beautiful shimmery fabric that is a golden green color, hard to explain but in the jewel tones and its beautiful. I'm going to cover the board today. Bought s... [More]

Today seemed to be a day like any other in the past few weeks. We are all still getting over and fighting flu in my house. Just got one son back to school and the other one came home with chills this afternoon. WHEN is this going to finally be over???? I am tired of dealing with illness. Watched Oprah again today, this is funny because I'm never usually home to watch it but I was glad it did as it dealt with the issue of clutter and how clutter can drag you down and make you feel hea... [More]

I've tried everything to settle down and sleep to night, but the more I try the wider awake I seem to become. I've been jotting down story ideas today and going over in my head how I want to develop them. I can't wait to get started yet when I sit down with that intention I am going blank. Fine way to start my writing week off. I got to watch "The Secret" behind the Secret on Oprah today. I was so excited because this is my chosen field of study. I've devoted a gre... [More]

I'm starting to feel a bit better. I'm getting over the flu finally! I'm standing up right now and stating that I'm refusing to take it back. When I'm done with it this time, its over. The flu will need to pick a new place to live this month and every month there after. I'm tired of the confusion, drama and over all lack of energy that hes brought to our home. So if anyone is looking for a new house guest mine is currently free and can come over right away. Tomorro... [More]

You know whats really bad? When someone has to ask you where your stuff is to review. I am failing in the category of writing as I promised myself I would do this year. If people could just get inside my mind and see all the stories and blog entries I've got stored in there! I am a virtual library just waiting to be filed. I've been so sick since the end of last year and I'm again recovering from the flu, plus my family has it too. Just had to put that little guy in here cuz... [More]

First of all I need to extend a wonderful CONGRATULATIONS to who has just had her Vegemite poem posted on the Kraft Web Site! This is so amazing as even Kraft let her know they receive tons of this kind of thing and usually don't use it. They told her it was a testament to her writing ability. I think this is so wonderful and I could barely contain myself when I found out the wonderful news. Congrats Meg and thanks to for pushing you all these years to send it in too! Well done ... [More]

After countless hounding from my #1 blog fan [Reminder]Update your blog I decided I needed to drag myself out of bed long enough to let everyone know where I've been. I'd hoped that I left the flu behind me last year in December but that sadly wasn't to be. We've had a lot of cold weather and rain in So California this year so far so I've been a target for just about every bug running around there is. Add to that the fact I have kids that get exposed to everything in ... [More]

I had the best time today during the scavenger hunt. I had no idea it would be so fun, but I had a blast. I had been sitting here most of the day searching away and unaware that the official time had ended an hour or so before. I was so absorbed in the event that I had no idea that much time had gone by. I can't wait to take part next year, but I've learned a few things too. First of all if you have a 3 hour lag in time difference such as I do, set a clock up in front of you wi... [More]

Thank you so much everyone for all the wonderful Birthday Wishes and presents you sent me today What a wonderful surprise and feeling to have so many wonderful people take time out of their day and think of me! I had one of the nicest Birthday's I've had in a really long time and I have all of you to thank for it. We usually celebrate Birthday's in our house on Sunday, no matter what day of the week our Birthday falls this is the family day to celebrate it. Everyone gets t... [More]

Yes! I am going to dishonor myself and jump in with everyone else and offer my New Year's thoughts and resolutions. Actually, I haven't made any yet, so I may be as shocked as everyone else as this entry unfolds today. First of all I have to say thank you to all the wonderful people that kept checking on me while I had my bout with the flu, not once but twice! I have never been so sick that I can remember before. I had no desire to log in and check e-mail, much less write... [More]

Not that it wasn't extremely exciting for everyone to hear about my recent trip to the hairdresser! lol But I've come up with my Christmas Wish List for WDC. Santa if you're out there, this is what you can bring me. 50,000 GP's ( Don't worry I'll take one at a time!) A signature from the legendary collection of Donations in my name for any amount to: This is an awesome cause and I'd love to help in a big way! ... [More]

I knew when my mom told me she 'booked' an appointment for me with my regular hairdresser there was no way I would be out in the time she told me I would be. My mom is a hairdresser and I've been around salons since I was a very little girl. I know how it works. I've also been seeing this same stylist for 2 years now and when she told me 'Come in at 11:30 and I'll have you out by 1:30 it was a lie.' Now I had my kids to pick up from school starting at 1:30 so ... [More]

Well as much as I've tried to deny it I'm starting to get into the mood for Christmas. I've always loved this time of the year for various reasons. When I was younger I thought it meant everyone was in a wonderful mood. As I grew to adulthood I realized there are some grouchy people out there shopping too! This brings me to where has common courtesy gone to? I miss it! People can be so rude and bump you and practically knock you down and never say 'excuse me'... [More]

Okay, some of you have probably wondered and I'm just feeling like saying it out loud and getting it over with. I know because I hang out with 'MathGuy' people assume I must know a little something about math. I have hidden this fact about myself for years. Those who are close to me know that I am mathamatically challenged. . It's true! My kids run screaming from the room if I offer to help them with their math. NO one ever asks me to help balance their check book. Alth... [More]

I'm really excited because for once all my Christmas shopping is basically done. My mom decided this morning we should go out and get all the presents for the kids so we got out about 11:00 am and there was really no one out and about. Toys R Us parking lot was empty. Snagged a front parking space, thinking oh....great all the good stuff is gone! I have all boys so their list is pretty specific. Of course they want all expensive things so I've decided a few big things this year ... [More]

It's exactly 2 days after Thanksgiving and I'm so grateful to be here. Thanksgiving was a bit strange this year even for my family. We always have a potluck type dinner and its always held at my Aunt's house. She supplies the turkey and we supply just about everything else. We usually have about 30-40 people there every year. It's been this way for us for as long as I can remember. I wouldn't know how to do it any other way. This year my cousin went into labor before eve... [More]

Maybe it's already time to get back into the bottle before I do any more harm. I keep opening my mouth and sticking my foot in it. It's a wonder I can walk at all some days. I'm not usually like that either. I'm usually the person who is very careful never to do the wrong thing or say anything that may hurt another person. I'm a "feeler" or also known as an empath. I feel everyone's feelings and emotions around me as strongly if not stronger than I do my ow... [More]

Not a lot of interesting things happening in my life today. Pretty boring actually. Weather is changing and getting a little colder. For So Cal, this is a really big thing! Our weather is pretty much the same all year round. I miss the rain....if I had my choice I'd live somewhere it rained a lot. Rain for me means renewal. I shouldn't really say nothing is happening in my life, I'm just being a little dramatic. Actually was contacted this morning via e-mail about having... [More]

Actually, I don't eat doughnuts but I guess I'm feeling like one this morning, literally. I woke up feeling as if I have a great big hole missing from the center of me. I'm trying to get to the place of creativity where inspiration flows from me and pours out without thinking. Some of my best works have been days like this. I get so tired of trying to "make myself" write something. The truth is when I'm no inspired, my work seems to come out so flat in my eyes. I have fou... [More]

The past few weeks haven't been going that great. For the first time in our plumbing company jobs are coming to us in short supply. The poor economy is really beginning to affect our bottom line. I get so tired of customers calling us for bids and then not following through. Our pricing is more than reasonable and I'm sick of them trying to tell us R*** R**** is willing to do it for less. Everyone knows they are nothing but a sales company, not real plumbers. They talk their way ... [More]