Tuesday, March 25, 2008
My mind feels cluttered today, tied in more knots that those damn christmas lights. Sorry if this post seems a bit scattered, but it's consistent with my thoughts. First, thanks to all of you for the calling card. I don't think there's any way to respond to them, so please consider this my "Thanks... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Lessons Learned in the Bathroom
Yesterday afternoon, I had to go to my uncles house for Easter Dinner. It was with a very heavy heart that I drug myself away from an enthralling computer game to start getting ready to leave. Step One - Find something suitable to wear. That wasn't too hard. A nice skirt, my favorite sling back... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Dinner with my uncle's wife
Because my parents are off partying over the Easter weekend, my uncle's wife called to invite Mark and I, and my sister to dinner at their house on Sunday. She's my aunt by marriage, but I rarely call her that. It's always "my uncle's wife", or " that woman". If I thought I could get away with it,... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Boleyn Girls and other new friends
My mom, in all her infinite wisdom, got me a new book--The Other Boleyn Girl, by Philippa Gregory. When the movie came out, and the book took off in popularity, I wasn't paying much attention. But mom read it, and said it was fantastic. Since we have similar taste in all things reading, and this was... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
My Very Own Alien Fish
Lately, I've been hearing a lot of rumbling about unappreciative kids, especially those in their teen and adult years. I'll never understand how a person who was raised in a loving home could grow up and not want to spend time with their parents. The very people who fed and clothed you, made sure... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Fun in the Sun
I went to visit my parents today. They were both in high spirits, getting ready for a 10 day vacation to California. They've got a full trip planned--visiting the Redwood forest, a trip to the San Diego Zoo, visiting family friends in Bakersfield. A tour through Napa Valley, a shopping trip in... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Clarification
I've lived with easterners my whole life. First, my mother, and then my husband. I actually have a bit of an accent--strangers are forever asking me which part of the maritimes I'm from. I was born and raised in Alberta, but very few people believe me when I tell them. I think I've picked up some... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Emails from my mother
My mother sent me this in an email last night--I can't decide if she's trying to say I'm spoilt, or just sharing a little joke...either way, I thought some of you might get a kick out of it. I'm off to my psychologist appointment this morning, but I'll try to check in later today, for some reading,... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Old enough to know better, too young to be treated fairly
I always seem to be the youngest person around. It makes it hard to feel like I really fit in anywhere. Most middle aged people don't want to socialize with someone my age, because they don't think we have anything in common--and they're not always wrong. I don't have kids. I haven't shared their... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Kids and the Internet
Okay, I don't have any kids. I don't know anything about them. So I'm certainly not in any position to be giving parenting advise. But the online world is getting more and more dangerous by the day. It's a hunting ground for pedophiles. There's all sorts of horrible language, explicit material, and... Sign in to see full entry.