Hello Monday....

...You sure did sneak up on me! Where did the weekend go? Guess I was too busy loving life and having too much fun to realize how quickly you went by.

Monday, I'm not a big fan of you today, perhaps next week will be better.

For now, I'll just think about my fabulous trip wine tasting yesterday with 10 super AWESOME friends and pretend you aren't here.

That's why God invented Facebook right? 6 hours of work, 7 hours of class, no biggie.




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Sometimes all you need is a good dose of SATC to put things in perspective!

"Some people are settling down, some people are settling and some people refuse to settle for anything less than butterflies." - Sex in the City

Happy Weekend Y'all!

The Lakers beat the kings last night....

normally I'd be pretty upset about that, but not today, that one was for you Travis.

I just KNOW you're smiling up there in heaven about this one.

I'll be rooting against you again on April 13th (with a big Kings win)

Miss and Love You,

T

SMILE!

We made it to the weekend. Almost :)

Everybody Poops

Everybody poops. It's a fact of life. There are childrens books and rhymes and stories out there that teach children not to be afraid or embarrased about it. Everybody poops. I guess at some point every parent has to teach their child about it. I get that. But I guess I just assumed that parents did that in the privacy of their own home.

WRONG!

Last night Philip and I were out to dinner and we were seated in a back room where only one other table had guests. A small family: Mom, Dad, and 3 children. Two of the kids couldn't have been older than 4, the other was a well behaved 6-7 year old. The two youngsters were yelling at the top of their lungs "daddy im poooooooooooooping, im poooooooooping daddy!" At first I laughed, thinking "kids really do say the darndest things," assuming Dad would tell them that was not appropriate to talk about at the dinner table and take them outside to quiet them down. Nope, instead "Dad" starts making faces and noises like he is trying to push out a monster terd. Seriously? I thought it would stop there, but no, then the kids chime in doing the same thing. Then the little starts yelling "I think its a big one" and is throwing up hand guestures to guess how big it actually is. Again I think mom or dad will step in and say that this is not appropriate behavior for the dinner table.

WRONG. This time. They both start explaining to their kids the reality of how big it actually is. And they are showing them the right size with their own hands. I couldnt believe it. Seriously, what parents let their children yell and scream about bodily functions at the dinner table in a public place where people are around EATING!!!

Is this what parenting has come to? I know for a fact if I EVER was eveng screaming at the dinner table my parents would have carted me outside until I quieted down. They would NEVER have let me poop at the dinner table, discuss my poop and its size, and make visible gestures about it that the other diners could see.

Hey mom and dad, thanks for the good parenting. I appreciate it now!

<3 T

It is easy to get caught up in life and all of its madness that we forget to stop and take the time to tell our loved ones that we love them and that we care. Sure its easy enough to say it, but as they say, actions speak louder than words.

There are so many quick and easy ways to let people know that they are important to you and that you value their friendship in your life.

Here are some great examples, and a few of my favorite ways to show those around you how much they mean to you.

1. Notes. Preferably in an unsusual place. But notes are perfect. And always get a smile in return. Just think about it, you go to open your cabinet to grab the coffee cup and BAM right there inside the door is a little sticky note with a "have a great day" or an "I miss you" or a "you make me smile, :)" or a "I love you!" or whatever. It's quick. Its easy. But most of all, its effective. (ok, I know, a bit sappy, but seriously, its super cute.)

2. Home made dinner! Takes a bit more time but really its a great gesture. Anyone can go grab takeout or make reservations at a restaurant. But there is nothing like coming home to a delicious dinner at home with those you love.

3. Hugs. Everyone needs a hug every now and then. Family, friends, significant others. Hugs can make people's days that much brighter. Go give someone a hug. I know I can't get enough of them.

4. Massages! Who doesn't love a good back rub after a hard days work? Its thoughtful, its easy, its free. Perfect.

5. Holding Hands. Does this one really need an explanation? :)

6. Be thoughtful. This one is actually pretty easy. Pay attention. Listen. And find a creative way to say "hey you, you're pretty awesome and I appreciate you."

7. Speak! Sometimes, we just need to hear it.

8. Help out. Lend a hand when someone needs some help, or better yet, do the chores for them before they even have to ask for your help.

9. Listen.

10. Quality time!


By now everyone who is reading this is thinking, hey, she is SUCH a sap. And maybe I am. But it seems to me like the world be such a better place if we all took the time to stop and tell all those pretty awesome wonderful people in our lives that we care about them, we love them, and they are important to us.

Don't you want someone to do all those things for you??

Welcoming in November

November. My favorite month of the year. 23 days till Thanksgiving (my favorite day of the year). I'm starting the month off right with a super awesome happy fun week planned.

I'm pretty excited about this week, lots of fun things happening, so I thought I'd share them all with you!

Monday: Giants Win the World Series!!!!!
Tuesday: Indoor soccer game and catching up with Katie Ulan :)
Wednesday: Kings vs. Lakers w/ Philip Alan & hearts
Thursday: 12.5 miles with the lovely Kate GaskinsFriday: Indoor soccer game with the cool kids followed by movie date night & hearts
Saturday: Semi Pro "Friendly" game, Soccer World FC @ Estadio Azteca (5 pm, come watch!!!) Followed by the Scorpions Mens home game.
Sunday: Amador County Wine Tasting Extraveganza with the Dream Team
Yup. That is a fun week. Now with work, school, and 3 papers to write, perhaps I will get some sleep in there sometime. Nahh. NO rest for the wicked.

My life, it is pretty brilliant.

Hope yours is too!

Happy November!