So lately I've been second guessing my instinct. And guess where it's gotten me? WRONG-every time.
For example today at IKEA I passed what was left of the Christmas clearance items. Stcked neatly on the shelf were boxes of red and white tapers. I thought 70 percent was was great, but then my instinct set in and said "Debbie, those probably won't be on clearance because they are candles, an ALL season item". Then I thought I shouldn't buy them because I am good in the candle dept.
Well, I reasoned with myself that I was going to host more parties and would therefore need the candles. Guess what happened at the check out?
Yup. NOT on sale. I bought them anyway because there were people in line inching closer by the minute and I didn't really want to have to call someone over.
I'll probably end up returning them next week when I'm back in the area. WHY didn't I listen?
January 7, 2011
December 29, 2010
How I Feel Today
So, my 13 year marriage is over. Not really a big surprise. It hasn't been good for a few years now. Not for want of trying. Trying hard. Hoping and praying, working hard for miracles. But I must begin a new path. 2010 will forever be a dark year for me, but I look forward with faith in God to see light in 2011.
This song is how I feel today.
December 22, 2010
Esmeralda's Prophecies
On Main Street in Disneyland I received this prophecy from Esmeralda...she is front and center in the arcade, and she has never once been off. Seriously. NEVER. So without further ado:
You have had a lot of trouble, for which others are largely responsible (DH), but you are now reaching a point when you will be able, by your own efforts, to control your own affairs (separation). You are not easily understood, as you keep much to yourself. (Well, my bloggy readers know some). You are fond of fine arts (this is true, but I never get around to going to the symphony or even those lovely Christmas concerts, or out to the museums to see the latests exhibits...oh man, do I have some resolutions) and like to be alone a great deal (this is true, alone time gives me time to recharge, put me with people too long and I get irritated-I need a little "me" space to unwind, or focus on a task without distractions). You sometimes have a desire to destroy things, especially in your young days (I'll admit I've made more than 1 hole in a wall....long time ago, k?), for which you are sorry afterward (yeah, sorry I had to fix it, hehehehe). Be careful when the figure 7 appears on any money transaction, and keep your eyes open to some of your "would be" friends. (okay, ya'all better not cross me, GOT IT!)
All this for 25 cents. What a bargain. Happy day peeps, and be careful with those 7's ;)
You have had a lot of trouble, for which others are largely responsible (DH), but you are now reaching a point when you will be able, by your own efforts, to control your own affairs (separation). You are not easily understood, as you keep much to yourself. (Well, my bloggy readers know some). You are fond of fine arts (this is true, but I never get around to going to the symphony or even those lovely Christmas concerts, or out to the museums to see the latests exhibits...oh man, do I have some resolutions) and like to be alone a great deal (this is true, alone time gives me time to recharge, put me with people too long and I get irritated-I need a little "me" space to unwind, or focus on a task without distractions). You sometimes have a desire to destroy things, especially in your young days (I'll admit I've made more than 1 hole in a wall....long time ago, k?), for which you are sorry afterward (yeah, sorry I had to fix it, hehehehe). Be careful when the figure 7 appears on any money transaction, and keep your eyes open to some of your "would be" friends. (okay, ya'all better not cross me, GOT IT!)
All this for 25 cents. What a bargain. Happy day peeps, and be careful with those 7's ;)
December 16, 2010
Save the Drama for Your Mama-Oh Wait, I'm Your Mama
Sorry if my post is negative today, I just gotta get this off my chest.
With the holiday season comes excitement, fast- paced in all it's glory. With excitement comes the inevitable meltdown. I have been dealing with kids full time. I am the only parent who parents around these parts. My insignificant other is never to be found. Oh he comes home only when it is convenient for him, like today when he ran out of clean clothes.
It's not so bad when he is gone...I keep to a fairly settled schedule. Wake kids up, breakfast, hair, school for the big ones, school for the little one, pick up little one, pick up big ones, snack, homework, dinner, baths, bedtime. It's important to me that this be adhered to as much as possible for the sake of ALL our sanity.
Enter DH*- lets go rock climbing (um, kids need to finish homework), Let's go see a movie (At 8:00pm on a school night, no FREAKING way, are you EVER here to help me wake up kids in the morning and get them ready for the day?), Oh, I've decided to rearrange this room (what the he$$? No, the kids can't find their things and I'll be cleaning up after you for 3 days).
Well guess what? DH is the FUN Dad. The kids get to play and have a fun time...guess who gets left in the dust? Yup, it's pretty much a no brainer.
After the fun exciting "Dad" time, who is left with the tired, whiny, hungry kids? How convenient for you DH that you have to go to work. I get yelled at, cried at, deal with nightmares and fighting after you leave. Did I ask for this? No way, but there I am having to deal with the drama of post-daddy fun. Sometimes being a mom is so hard.
Thanks for letting me vent. I feel better. See :)
*DH in NO way refers to "darling husband" (lucky for you gals who actually have a darling husband). I think you know the other connotation, right? (damn husband)
With the holiday season comes excitement, fast- paced in all it's glory. With excitement comes the inevitable meltdown. I have been dealing with kids full time. I am the only parent who parents around these parts. My insignificant other is never to be found. Oh he comes home only when it is convenient for him, like today when he ran out of clean clothes.
It's not so bad when he is gone...I keep to a fairly settled schedule. Wake kids up, breakfast, hair, school for the big ones, school for the little one, pick up little one, pick up big ones, snack, homework, dinner, baths, bedtime. It's important to me that this be adhered to as much as possible for the sake of ALL our sanity.
Enter DH*- lets go rock climbing (um, kids need to finish homework), Let's go see a movie (At 8:00pm on a school night, no FREAKING way, are you EVER here to help me wake up kids in the morning and get them ready for the day?), Oh, I've decided to rearrange this room (what the he$$? No, the kids can't find their things and I'll be cleaning up after you for 3 days).
Well guess what? DH is the FUN Dad. The kids get to play and have a fun time...guess who gets left in the dust? Yup, it's pretty much a no brainer.
After the fun exciting "Dad" time, who is left with the tired, whiny, hungry kids? How convenient for you DH that you have to go to work. I get yelled at, cried at, deal with nightmares and fighting after you leave. Did I ask for this? No way, but there I am having to deal with the drama of post-daddy fun. Sometimes being a mom is so hard.
Thanks for letting me vent. I feel better. See :)
*DH in NO way refers to "darling husband" (lucky for you gals who actually have a darling husband). I think you know the other connotation, right? (damn husband)
December 8, 2010
Happy Shopping/Friday Confessional
Friday Confessional is hosted by the lovely Glamazon. Please link on up at her beautiful blog :)
I confess:
The thing I hate about shopping is waiting. No matter what line I pick, someone in front of me has a problem where the manager needs to come and give assistance. Happened Monday at Costco. Two lanes open at the food court. I chose the line with two people in it instead of three. Person at the front got charged for something he didn't order and wanted his money back...meanwhile 8, yes EIGHT people have passed through the other line. How long does it take to pop open the till and refund the money people?!
Kmart. (really, though, are there ANY Kmarts left?) I used to work at Kmart when I was 18. THERE is a store where you should bring someone with you. Here's the "quick" plan.
1. Two of you enter store.
2. One stands in the single check-out lane and waits for turn at check out.
3. Other one shops for items needed, tries on clothes, stops by the cafe for a pretzel and and ICEE, uses the bathroom, takes a nap and proceeds to the check out where person #1 is waiting in line with 3 people in front still...
Walmart. Oh two years ago my New Years Resolution was to only shop at Walmart once a month. (unless something came up like needing to get a birthday present 'cause my kid got invited to a party). I think I only shopped there 16 times that year. It was FANTASTIC.
Things I dislike about Walmart
1. Waiting. Tell me Walmart people, what is the point of having 32 check stands if you only open 4 of them? I find this to be an evil ploy. If you only use all check stands on Black Friday you are wasting precious store space which could be filled with cheap Chinese-made junk we could spend money for but don't actually need.
2. I hate to say this but Walmart shopping carts give me the heebie jeebies. The year before I made my resolution I got sick 3 times after visiting Walmart....need I say more? This has improved over the years due to the sanitary wipe wash-down, but I still need to wash my hands with soap and water immediately after coming home.
3. Crowded space. I think recently Walmart has been working on this one. In my opinion all aisles should be three shopping cart-width's wide. You know SOMEONE is going to just park the cart and hog the aisle comparing nutrition facts or something and frankly I'd just like a way to get around them.
4. Some of the patrons. I once saw a lady in her underpants and a shirt. Really, they were undies, not a swim bottom...ewwwww. You all know about peopleofwalmart.com, right? Unfortunately the pics are REAL .
Malls. Malls are sometimes good, sometimes bad...I'll leave it at that for now.
HAPPY SHOPPING :)
I confess:
The thing I hate about shopping is waiting. No matter what line I pick, someone in front of me has a problem where the manager needs to come and give assistance. Happened Monday at Costco. Two lanes open at the food court. I chose the line with two people in it instead of three. Person at the front got charged for something he didn't order and wanted his money back...meanwhile 8, yes EIGHT people have passed through the other line. How long does it take to pop open the till and refund the money people?!
Kmart. (really, though, are there ANY Kmarts left?) I used to work at Kmart when I was 18. THERE is a store where you should bring someone with you. Here's the "quick" plan.
1. Two of you enter store.
2. One stands in the single check-out lane and waits for turn at check out.
3. Other one shops for items needed, tries on clothes, stops by the cafe for a pretzel and and ICEE, uses the bathroom, takes a nap and proceeds to the check out where person #1 is waiting in line with 3 people in front still...
Walmart. Oh two years ago my New Years Resolution was to only shop at Walmart once a month. (unless something came up like needing to get a birthday present 'cause my kid got invited to a party). I think I only shopped there 16 times that year. It was FANTASTIC.
Things I dislike about Walmart
1. Waiting. Tell me Walmart people, what is the point of having 32 check stands if you only open 4 of them? I find this to be an evil ploy. If you only use all check stands on Black Friday you are wasting precious store space which could be filled with cheap Chinese-made junk we could spend money for but don't actually need.
2. I hate to say this but Walmart shopping carts give me the heebie jeebies. The year before I made my resolution I got sick 3 times after visiting Walmart....need I say more? This has improved over the years due to the sanitary wipe wash-down, but I still need to wash my hands with soap and water immediately after coming home.
3. Crowded space. I think recently Walmart has been working on this one. In my opinion all aisles should be three shopping cart-width's wide. You know SOMEONE is going to just park the cart and hog the aisle comparing nutrition facts or something and frankly I'd just like a way to get around them.
4. Some of the patrons. I once saw a lady in her underpants and a shirt. Really, they were undies, not a swim bottom...ewwwww. You all know about peopleofwalmart.com, right? Unfortunately the pics are REAL .
Malls. Malls are sometimes good, sometimes bad...I'll leave it at that for now.
HAPPY SHOPPING :)
November 27, 2010
Paradise Lost
So today I was busy helping set up the South Stage at this years Festival of Trees. FOT is a fundraiser for Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City. My friend Aimee is a board member and I have been on her committee for the last 7 years or so.
Anyways. I digress. After 3 hours of stage set-up we were done and it was lunchtime. Just down the street is a Paradise Bakery. It was cold and gray outside, so soup sounded perfect. I got the "Signature You Choose Two". This entailed choosing from soup, salad and sandwiches. I chose soup and salad. I talked the guy at the cashier into giving me a cookie with it...the sandwiches all come with cookies...what gives? As it was, my "signature" combo was $8.50...so a cookie should automatically be involved kwim? Well, I added a small soft drink because I was desperate for some Dr. Pepper energy and about $11.50 later I was thinking I just should have gone to Lone Star and gotten a steak...jeez. Ah well. Live and let learn...
Anyways. I digress. After 3 hours of stage set-up we were done and it was lunchtime. Just down the street is a Paradise Bakery. It was cold and gray outside, so soup sounded perfect. I got the "Signature You Choose Two". This entailed choosing from soup, salad and sandwiches. I chose soup and salad. I talked the guy at the cashier into giving me a cookie with it...the sandwiches all come with cookies...what gives? As it was, my "signature" combo was $8.50...so a cookie should automatically be involved kwim? Well, I added a small soft drink because I was desperate for some Dr. Pepper energy and about $11.50 later I was thinking I just should have gone to Lone Star and gotten a steak...jeez. Ah well. Live and let learn...
November 24, 2010
"Thankful"
Happy Thanksgivng.
This has definitely not been the best of years for me, but I'm striving each day to find things to be grateful for. I'm so blessed to have my children. They are my light.
I'm thankful for my extended family who have been such a huge support to me.
Mostly I'm thankful for my Heavenly Father. He has been so kind, so giving and especially so loving. I can not even begin to number the tender mercies He has given me. I am so grateful to Him. And as this Thanksgiving transitions into Christmas, I hope all of us remember how much we truly are given, and how much God wants for us to be happy. I love you all and wish you a day filled with reflection on the blessings you do receive. Happy Thanksgiving.
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