I don't know the last time I posted here, but I do know it has been almost 2 full years. A lot has changed for me in the last year, but it's all good.
Just wanted to make an entry and see if anyone is still out there. I will write more when I am feel ambitious and brave and fill you in on my antics.
XXXOOO
Sunny Spot
Sunday, July 31, 2016
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Wednesday Reflection
This morning as I was getting ready for my day, I stopped and reflected on something that I never thought about before. It gave me some prospective and I wanted to share it with the 3 people who like and read my blog!
I was thinking about my 2 great aunts, one is well to do and has no children the other is well taken care of but has children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Then I thought about my grandparents, who are now both gone but still missed. BTW, these are my maternal relatives. I realized that my grandparents left us, meaning my sister and I, nothing upon their death. They left everything to my deceased Uncles 2 children, who have no parents and now no grandparents either so the material things like the house and the little jewelry meant security for these kids.
Then it occurred to me that I got the best years of their lives. They were young when I was born so I had 38 years with them, that was my inheritance. I learned to cook, sew, clean, wash, garden, can, bake, love, laugh and even play Bingo from these people. My values and everything that I am is because of my elders; because of the years I got to spend and the time invested in my future. So I didn't get the china hutch or proceeds from the house or my grandmothers wedding band, what I got was the knowledge to keep the house and build my own china hutch and appreciate what I do have...that is something that can't be taken to the bank because it's priceless.
Happy Wednesday XXXOOO
I was thinking about my 2 great aunts, one is well to do and has no children the other is well taken care of but has children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Then I thought about my grandparents, who are now both gone but still missed. BTW, these are my maternal relatives. I realized that my grandparents left us, meaning my sister and I, nothing upon their death. They left everything to my deceased Uncles 2 children, who have no parents and now no grandparents either so the material things like the house and the little jewelry meant security for these kids.
Then it occurred to me that I got the best years of their lives. They were young when I was born so I had 38 years with them, that was my inheritance. I learned to cook, sew, clean, wash, garden, can, bake, love, laugh and even play Bingo from these people. My values and everything that I am is because of my elders; because of the years I got to spend and the time invested in my future. So I didn't get the china hutch or proceeds from the house or my grandmothers wedding band, what I got was the knowledge to keep the house and build my own china hutch and appreciate what I do have...that is something that can't be taken to the bank because it's priceless.
Happy Wednesday XXXOOO
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Another year...and Friday the 13th
Well, I made it past September 11, 2013 with little effect this year. Day of I found myself very sensitive as I stopped for all 6 moments of silence and fought tears, but all in all it was better then the first 11 years.
I also managed to escape Friday the 13th without incident...what are the odds 2 days that never work out for me fall in the same week and I come out unscathed? Amazing, isn't it?
As some of you may have seen, I've started my own direct sale venture, I am now selling Lia Sophia Jewelry...If you need a fund raiser or just want to have some girls over and some fun, let me know. Games, drinks and prizes to be had, not to mention hostess benefits!
On October 1st I'm having surgery to have my knee reconstructed so I think for the first few weeks of the month I will run a book party, so if you want anything feel free to visit my website: www.liasophia.com/lovelylia2013
Drop by see what's new for Fall/Winter and don't forget it's NEVER too early to start your holiday shopping!
Happy Wednesday (AKA Hump DAYYYYYYYYYYY)
XXXOOO
I also managed to escape Friday the 13th without incident...what are the odds 2 days that never work out for me fall in the same week and I come out unscathed? Amazing, isn't it?
As some of you may have seen, I've started my own direct sale venture, I am now selling Lia Sophia Jewelry...If you need a fund raiser or just want to have some girls over and some fun, let me know. Games, drinks and prizes to be had, not to mention hostess benefits!
On October 1st I'm having surgery to have my knee reconstructed so I think for the first few weeks of the month I will run a book party, so if you want anything feel free to visit my website: www.liasophia.com/lovelylia2013
Drop by see what's new for Fall/Winter and don't forget it's NEVER too early to start your holiday shopping!
Happy Wednesday (AKA Hump DAYYYYYYYYYYY)
XXXOOO
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Here we go again....
June 1, 2013 marks the beginning of Hurricane season here in the East and guess what? Yes, if you guessed a storm is making it's way up the coast, you win this guessing contest. Your prize? Oh bragging rights for being right.
That's all
XXXOOO
Friday, April 26, 2013
Has the world forgotten?
Today, the 27th Anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, it feels as if the world has forgotten what this day felt like in 1986...I remember it and am saddened that the national media has forgotten it.
Today's headlines mention the passing of George Jones, for which I am also saddened and more media overload on the "Boston Bomber". Now not to be disrespectful, but thousands of lives were lost and /or affected by the nuclear disaster....George Jones made some bad life choices and still lived to 81 and the 3 lives lost are still a tragedy for the Boston families, but the bomber has been caught - can we please move on?
Every year I see September 11th become less and less important to those who's lives weren't affected by this event, but to those who lost it is a date that will never be forgotten. To those families and friends who lost someone on this date 27 years ago, it is important to remember and take a minute to pray for them. I know you're thinking I'm crazy, but it's won't take but a second of your time to think about someone who needs it.
Let me close by saying that I didn't lose anyone in either disaster, but both dates in history sadden me and I make it a point to think of an image that I've seen and say a prayer for that person and their families. If it were me left behind I know I would want this, yes even from someone I've never met.
XXXOOO
Today's headlines mention the passing of George Jones, for which I am also saddened and more media overload on the "Boston Bomber". Now not to be disrespectful, but thousands of lives were lost and /or affected by the nuclear disaster....George Jones made some bad life choices and still lived to 81 and the 3 lives lost are still a tragedy for the Boston families, but the bomber has been caught - can we please move on?
Every year I see September 11th become less and less important to those who's lives weren't affected by this event, but to those who lost it is a date that will never be forgotten. To those families and friends who lost someone on this date 27 years ago, it is important to remember and take a minute to pray for them. I know you're thinking I'm crazy, but it's won't take but a second of your time to think about someone who needs it.
Let me close by saying that I didn't lose anyone in either disaster, but both dates in history sadden me and I make it a point to think of an image that I've seen and say a prayer for that person and their families. If it were me left behind I know I would want this, yes even from someone I've never met.
XXXOOO
Friday, January 18, 2013
January and Looking Forward
So here it is January 2013 and I have had nothing but stress...I just looked over my last post from December and boy do I have shit to add to that post!
Christmas came and went without any fan fair but on December 26th instead of my mother having her knee replaced she went into the hospital with an infection that has yet to be named! Yes, she is still in the hospital. She went from being sick, to being REALLY sick (ICU) and is now terribly malnourished but getting better. After almost a month is bed she still has not walked and her mood is foul. Needless to say my assistance was not welcomed and I am now completely out of the loop with her day to day care.
With that out of my system I've been looking at what I want to do in 2013 but have yet to decide. I've ruled a few things out but have been thinking about going back to school, part time of course. I have a friend who is struggling with his academic career and it's made me think ... "maybe I should finally get my degree"? What do you think? It's a bucket list item for me and maybe this is the year it happens...I'll let you know how that flys at home when I bring it up tonight! I did start an application online, now I just have to sell it.
How are y'all? What do you want to accomplish in 2013?
XXXOOO
Christmas came and went without any fan fair but on December 26th instead of my mother having her knee replaced she went into the hospital with an infection that has yet to be named! Yes, she is still in the hospital. She went from being sick, to being REALLY sick (ICU) and is now terribly malnourished but getting better. After almost a month is bed she still has not walked and her mood is foul. Needless to say my assistance was not welcomed and I am now completely out of the loop with her day to day care.
With that out of my system I've been looking at what I want to do in 2013 but have yet to decide. I've ruled a few things out but have been thinking about going back to school, part time of course. I have a friend who is struggling with his academic career and it's made me think ... "maybe I should finally get my degree"? What do you think? It's a bucket list item for me and maybe this is the year it happens...I'll let you know how that flys at home when I bring it up tonight! I did start an application online, now I just have to sell it.
How are y'all? What do you want to accomplish in 2013?
XXXOOO
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
It's not feeling at all like Christmas
It's been a whirlwind since August and I don't even know how it became December and the week before Christmas! Let's look back and see how it all happened:
August 2012: This is vacation month for us, we spend the 2 weeks leading up to our trip to the OBX planning, packing and looking for a "better way" to travel there. This year we had our new friends join us and we had a great trip. Since then we have had them to our home several times extending our vacation and planning next year.
September 2012: Well here is is time to go back to school. We get back from vacation and it's over like that...I enjoy the summer schedule with it's long, carefree days of no homework or schedule. But this year, we installed a pool and my son started playing football so we were busy with permits and practices (5 nights a week), so time was tight and dinners late. Once we hit September practices went down to 3 nights a week and a game either Saturday night or Sunday afternoon. ***Poof*** September is gone. We also celebrated my Father and Nephews Birthdays with a Brunch that took me 3 weeks to coordinate!
October 2012: Fall is here! We go apple picking on the coldest day of the month and the kids love it! We take our Croatian friends with us and we had a great time. We went back to our house, we drank, we ate, we drank more and enjoyed the company.
I also did the 2 day, 40 mile Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Oct 20-21st...great experience and another check off my bucket list. It was the most physically challenging this I have ever done, but happy I got the chance to do it!
October is also the month that we were hit with Sandy. We lost power for 10 days, but all in all we were VERY lucky compared to most. Danny and I rode the storm out alone, since Ryan was on Emergency lock down at the hospital for 5 days. We camped in the living room, played lots of scrabble, and kept the fire going for heat. It was nice to spend the days with him, but it also ruined yet another Halloween for us...probably the last one he would have gone out with me.
November 2012: Well the blackout was fun but once the power came back on and we started to get our lives back, our septic pump took a shit (no pun intended) and like that ***Poof*** $1500 to get it pumped and repaired. It took a week, but we are back in business.
Now it's time to start prepping for Thanksgiving! I plan and prep and shop, there are only 5 of us, but over the years my menu has evolved and my parents (who are just back from TN after 3 years) don't like my modifications, so I mix the old and the new so everyone is happy. Well TG morning my father calls, my mother has a stomach bug, "STAY AWAY" is all I'm told. So now I'm cooking at home (YIPEE!!) and I have a 25 Lb bird for 4 people and have to cut back the "modifications"...no point complaining, I had plenty of leftovers for sandwiches and hot lunches for a week!
December 2012: I don't know how we got here, but this is the month my mother has decided to have her knee replaced. Out of nowhere she is seeing doctors and having tests run. she was originally supposed to have this done last Wednesday 12/12/12, but they found something in her blood work and postponed in now until the day after Christmas.
All I want is for it to snow and all it has done here in NJ is rain! Cold, damp rain...been this way since Friday night. I want SNOW, pretty white snow. I want to put a roast in the oven a log on the fire and watch the SNOW fall. I want to yell about wet gloves and wet dog feet from being out in the SNOW.
This is the last week before Christmas break and I cannot wait...Hope it SNOWS!
Oh, I also had my big toe nail removed last week...a causality of the Avon walk. Apparently I had a blood blister under the nail and I let it go too long (ya think?) and it was swelling so the nail had to go! I'm still morning the loss. Never underestimate the power your big toe nail has over your mind.
Well there is my fall/winter in review. I hope everyone is enjoying the Holiday Season. Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Happy Festivis, Happy Kwanzaa...whatever you celebrate enjoy this time with your family and friends.
Amen
XXXOOO
August 2012: This is vacation month for us, we spend the 2 weeks leading up to our trip to the OBX planning, packing and looking for a "better way" to travel there. This year we had our new friends join us and we had a great trip. Since then we have had them to our home several times extending our vacation and planning next year.
September 2012: Well here is is time to go back to school. We get back from vacation and it's over like that...I enjoy the summer schedule with it's long, carefree days of no homework or schedule. But this year, we installed a pool and my son started playing football so we were busy with permits and practices (5 nights a week), so time was tight and dinners late. Once we hit September practices went down to 3 nights a week and a game either Saturday night or Sunday afternoon. ***Poof*** September is gone. We also celebrated my Father and Nephews Birthdays with a Brunch that took me 3 weeks to coordinate!
October 2012: Fall is here! We go apple picking on the coldest day of the month and the kids love it! We take our Croatian friends with us and we had a great time. We went back to our house, we drank, we ate, we drank more and enjoyed the company.
I also did the 2 day, 40 mile Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Oct 20-21st...great experience and another check off my bucket list. It was the most physically challenging this I have ever done, but happy I got the chance to do it!
October is also the month that we were hit with Sandy. We lost power for 10 days, but all in all we were VERY lucky compared to most. Danny and I rode the storm out alone, since Ryan was on Emergency lock down at the hospital for 5 days. We camped in the living room, played lots of scrabble, and kept the fire going for heat. It was nice to spend the days with him, but it also ruined yet another Halloween for us...probably the last one he would have gone out with me.
November 2012: Well the blackout was fun but once the power came back on and we started to get our lives back, our septic pump took a shit (no pun intended) and like that ***Poof*** $1500 to get it pumped and repaired. It took a week, but we are back in business.
Now it's time to start prepping for Thanksgiving! I plan and prep and shop, there are only 5 of us, but over the years my menu has evolved and my parents (who are just back from TN after 3 years) don't like my modifications, so I mix the old and the new so everyone is happy. Well TG morning my father calls, my mother has a stomach bug, "STAY AWAY" is all I'm told. So now I'm cooking at home (YIPEE!!) and I have a 25 Lb bird for 4 people and have to cut back the "modifications"...no point complaining, I had plenty of leftovers for sandwiches and hot lunches for a week!
December 2012: I don't know how we got here, but this is the month my mother has decided to have her knee replaced. Out of nowhere she is seeing doctors and having tests run. she was originally supposed to have this done last Wednesday 12/12/12, but they found something in her blood work and postponed in now until the day after Christmas.
All I want is for it to snow and all it has done here in NJ is rain! Cold, damp rain...been this way since Friday night. I want SNOW, pretty white snow. I want to put a roast in the oven a log on the fire and watch the SNOW fall. I want to yell about wet gloves and wet dog feet from being out in the SNOW.
This is the last week before Christmas break and I cannot wait...Hope it SNOWS!
Oh, I also had my big toe nail removed last week...a causality of the Avon walk. Apparently I had a blood blister under the nail and I let it go too long (ya think?) and it was swelling so the nail had to go! I'm still morning the loss. Never underestimate the power your big toe nail has over your mind.
Well there is my fall/winter in review. I hope everyone is enjoying the Holiday Season. Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Happy Festivis, Happy Kwanzaa...whatever you celebrate enjoy this time with your family and friends.
Amen
XXXOOO
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