I get it

You don't need people anymore. But maybe, just maybe, someone may need you sometimes.

I need new friends!!

He says I should go into politics

The show on Friday was great, but even better was that my friend actually went. (I will call him Bob since I don’t know if he is cool with me using his name on here.) As I mentioned before, I somewhat conned him into going, but not really.
Allow me to first explain that I would have NEVER, EVER asked Bob to go with me to this show. He is a self proclaimed music snob and has never seen me perform in the 14 years I have known him. I knew there was no way he would go and see people he didn’t even know. I never intended him to go. I was perfectly content going alone or with my mom (my usual date to these events).
A little back story…you see Bob and one of my kids bonded one day when Bob visited me at work. He claims he and Kid A have a lot in common. I don’t really see it; maybe because I know too much about Bob, but I digress. Kid A asked one day if Bob was coming to the show. I told him I didn’t know, but I would ask him. Here is how that conversation went…

Me: Kid A wants you to come to the show.
Bob: Is he in it?
Me: Yep
Bob: What is he doing?
Me: Um…playing. Duh!
Bob: Hell yeah, I’ll go. When is it?
Me: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of next week.
Bob: Let’s go Thursday
Me: Okay. I’ll tell him. He will be excited.

That is where the conversation ended. Bob did not ask anymore questions. If he had, he would have figured out that it was actually a dance show and Kid A was only on stage for like 4 minutes…maybe. I was feeling a little guilty about it, but the politician in me did not feel that bad.
Keep in mind that all of my kids know this story before we even go to the show, so as we are walking into the auditorium they are just giggling as we pass. I don’t think Bob even picked up on it.
So we go in, grab some programs, and find a seat with some of my favorite coworkers. I let him sit there for 5 minutes or so perusing through the program before I ask, “so, do you know where you are yet?” His response is, “yeah, I think I just figured it out. You owe me”. I giggle, tell him I love him, and thank him for coming. I will spare you the dance by dance play by play and just tell you that he actually enjoyed most of it!! He did cringe when my favorite group started. It is the country western dance team. He loathes country. But when it was done, he clapped and told me he would give that one to me. I think his exact words were, “that was really good. Terrifying, but good.” He even laughed at comedy troupe. Not to mention, patiently sat behind three giggly girls that have “brilliant” plans for he and me.
Anyway, I was proud of Bob for going, relaxing, and enjoying it, but more so, I was incredibly proud of my kids. It is so nice to see them participating in things they really love. Like I always say, I am a proud parent with no children. Congrats yall!! It was wonderful!!

Beginning to see the light...

So the week started off alright, and actually ended on a positive note! We left off on Tuesday. See below. Later in the week I had plans to go to my kids show. This has been one of the highlights of my year since I was in middle school, so I was looking forward to it. I had somewhat conned a friend into going with me (more on that later) and we had planned on Thursday. This was perfect because I had to be out all day at STUPID meetings and did not have a chance to see my kids. I would pick up my dose of them at the show. I headed off to “get my hair did” and got a phone call from my friend saying he was “really tired” and didn’t want to go. WHAT?! Tired is not a good excuse for standing up my kids! But, I was gracious about the excuse because Lord knows I could sympathize. He even wanted to go to the show on Friday night. I tried to give him an out, (I would not have cared one bit to go alone) but he was adamant about going on Friday.
Anyway, I got my hair cut, went to my weekly dinner spot, and headed home for a nice relaxing evening in my own skin. It was wonderful!
So…Friday.
First, how can a Friday really be bad? However, mine turned out better than expected. I opened my email to see that I have a second interview for a new job which I am totally nervous about!! I will write more on that when I have more information. My kids all asked how I liked the show, I told them the story, and they just laughed. They know how my friends are.
I had a really good conversation with a coworker and stayed at work about 2 hours longer than I intended to on a Friday. But the chat helped to solidify that what I am doing with my life is just right for me. It is also nice to see that he shares my feelings on a lot of stuff.
On the way home, the day got better! My phone rang with a random number and I let it go to voicemail. Bad idea. It was ANOTHER JOB OFFER!! I need to call them back and get more details, but again, it confirmed that the decisions I have made are right.
The day was capped off with the show. Yes, my friend did go. More on that later...

God, I love Texas!

I know there is great music everywhere, but I have an affinity for my Texas music. All of it. The rock, pop, punk, country, rockabilly, and on and on. It all makes my heart sing. Someone told me about this girl, Erin Ivey, about 6 or 7 months ago and now Perez has picked her up. Look into her if you like the whole girl-and-her-guitar type thing.

This lining is fabulous

It has been rough here lately. I have been doing my best to keep it in. Given that, I just thought I would take a second and recognize some small positives. (Sometimes it is the teeny tiny things that count.)
1. My grades are updated!!
2. My dog is clean and smells like roses
3. Trashy "reality" television is on tonight and I can watch it worry free
4. Thanks to my kids, I laughed a lot today
5. I was a rebel and wore a t-shirt and my chucks to work today and loved it!

Why don't I have a map for this?

Dating
Ah…the awkwardness! The first time you go out is weird enough, but if it goes well there is so much more that is just strange. So, I have kind of started seeing this guy. We have gone out a handful of times, but now it is at that moment where you have some decisions to make. Do you keep getting to know each other or go to the just friends era? How much more small talk can you both really take? Do you start to let your true self show? Ya know…complain about work, not obsessively clean your house, wear less make up. I just wish you could start relationships like that in the first place. Why can’t we get all the ugly out of the way in the beginning and see how each other handle the bad? Anyway, I think I am going to keep it up, but keep my friends closer. We shall see what happens…

OKAY, Seattle...I get it!

Alright, alright, alright! I will start to post things on a fairly regular basis. I haven't used this in almost a year, but I now have too many friends that are blogging for me to ignore mine. Christy...you have inspired me. So, here I go with at least a post a week. Baby steps people!

Irony in a photo

Picture this...

abandoned & faded van

field of weeds

sunset

what a message!

The 25

So, I have been getting these emails with the random question..."what do people not know about you?" Then there is the one..."name 20 interesting things about yourself". Seriously? What is interesting to one is not so much to another. But, all things not said, here are my "few things".

I quote a movie every hour I am at work and in almost every conversation.

I love estate sales!!

My favorite color is orange even though my college and high school colors were maroon and white.

I collect pictures of funny street signs

I eat potatoes everyday

I have serious OCD when I eat

I love candles, but hate to burn them for fear that they will “run out”

I don’t want to get married simply because I don’t want to get divorced

I love watching cheer competitions, but NEVER wanted to be a cheerleader.

I still put on my shoes and dance at least 4 times a week.

I am scared of worms

I am scared to be a mom because I think I will suck at it

I like that I remind people of a cartoon character

I want to be a Rockette

I HATE weddings

I LOVE the State Fair

I am scared to fly but do it a lot

I drive like a bat out of hell…or does everyone else just drive really slow?

I will go see any concert because live music is the best kind

The Great Gatsby is my favorite book. Close second is To Kill A Mockingbird

I am really crafty. I can build a bed, stain it, and make all the bedding!

I am a visual learner, but an auditory teacher.

I am obsessed with college football and Major League Baseball

I love it when it rains

I really enjoy shopping at the Farmer’s Market – even though I buy WAY too much food

The future's SOOOO bright!

I have been CRAZY busy/stressed!! But I have to say that my favorites make it worth every headache, ulcer, and tear.



Thanks for all the help, bubble hugs, food, laughter, and memories. You all are the best!