Oscarisms

I received a phone call from Australia last night. I was able to talk to Paula (Poncho). It was great to hear her voice, her accent, her inflections, and then the actual Australian lingo. I really enjoyed speaking with her. We talked about our countries, and our interests a wonderful time, that really made my day. Shortly after that I received a call from my friend G. We have been friends for many many years. He has had heart issues from a young age, and his Dad died very young from heart issues. He has recently had three stints put in, and is feeling much better. That is great to hear.

I am having one of those days (weeks) where I feel so alone and isolated. I wonder why I do not have friends. I wonder why people do not like me once they meet me. I wonder why people do not value me. I wonder what is wrong with me. I wonder why. I really wonder why. I try to be a friend, I am non-judgemental, I allow others their own opinions, I offer advice, and support, I am there is someone wants a shoulder to cry on. Someone tells me something in confidence it stays in confidence. So I wonder why? I am the one that picks up the phone and calls, I am the one that reaches out. So I wonder why? What is it about me that is non-valued by other? What is it about me that makes me less than others? What is it about me? I wonder why? I try to be part of the group, but it seems I am on the outside looking in. So I wonder why? And then there is that part of me that thinks why does it matter? I am not even sure I can define why it matters, I just know that to my heart and m

1) Mom I have something to tell you (don't know why he says it he just always does) 2) Mom you're the best. 3) Mom, I love you. 4) Mom I had the bestest day. 5) That was so much fun. It makes me feel so good to hear those things. Things that I could do without hearing: 1) Mom, did you hear that? It was a fart. followed by hysterical giggles 2) Mom, I don't like you. (Generally followed by an I love you) 3) Mom Mom Mom (Generally never followed by anything) 4) Mom, where is _____________________ (fill in the blank) 5) I not going to do it, and you can make me. (This is actually kind of funny) Weird things I hear: 1) snoggy day - kind low cloud cover, foggy misty etc. 2) shrinkles - after bath time what happens to your skin 3) icing on the van - this is frost as it is being scraped 4) I want that (said after every single commercial) 5) Mom was that golf (this kid loves golf)

I have to say this. 14 is a good number, afterall I was born on the 14th. LOL It will be hard to pick out a red car amongst all the other red cars on the track. It will be hard to remember to say office depot rather than home depot. Tony is my man. I wish him the most luck to go with his talent.

Yesterdays list made me really start thinking about all that I have accomplished in my life. I have done a lot, to come from less than steallar beginnings (read poverty and the wrong side of the tracks), I have come so far and done so much. Some things that I still want to do are these: 1) dive with mantarays the big big big ones 2) tour Australia 3) go to the antarctic 4) see africa 5) New Zealand 6) Europe 7) Niagra Falls 8) the Maritimes 9) Hawaii 10) the great wall of China 11) Great Barrier Reef 12) Belize Most are travel related. I have accomplished so much in my own life that I am satisfied with that, now I want to travel.

In Bold! Well, let's see here. You are to "bold" the things that you have done. So let's see what I can "bold" shall we? 1. S tarted your own blog 2. Slept under the stars 3. Played in a band ....at school 4. Visited Hawaii 5. Watched a meteor shower 6. Given more than you can afford to charity 7. Been to Disneyland /world 8. Climbed a mountain 9. Held a praying mantis 10. Sang a solo 11. Bungee jumped ............ I will never do this one ! 12. Visited Paris 13. Watched a lightning storm at sea 14. Taught yourself an art from scratch 15. Adopted a child 16. Had food poisoning 17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty 18. Grown your own vegetables 19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France 20. Slept on an overnight train 21. Had a pillow fight 22. Hitch hiked 23. Taken a sick day when you're not ill 24. Built a snow fort 25. Held a lamb 26. Gone skinny dipping 27. Run a Marathon 28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice 29. Seen a total eclipse 30. Watched a sun

-a skiff of snow on top of wet icy roads, - congrats to Clint Bowyer on the Bush championship - congrats to Carl Edwards for giving it everything he could in both series and still coming in second. He did it with grace, and professionalism, and passion. - Flu seems to have hit my house, DD and DH sick on the weekend - an unexpected call that a cancellation happened and I can get DS in today rather than in December to the behavior specialist - Tony looked so emotional yesterday in the pre-race interviews. I hope the change is good for him, the way that Toyota never was. I will support him as a driver no matter where he goes.

Ripped off from Leslie.... I just felt like doing this...... 1. Do you like blue cheese? GAG 2. Have you ever smoked? Cigaretts? NO Pot? Yes, Yes, long long ago 3. Do you own a gun? no 4. What flavor Kool Aid was your favorite? cherry 5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? yes 6. What do you think of hot dogs? gag 7. Favorite Christmas movie? The old old Rudolph one 8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? water 9. Can you do push-ups? nope 10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? my cameo 11. Favorite hobby? cars 12. Do you have A.D.D.? Sometimes I think I do 13. What's one trait you hate about yourself? Procrastination 14. Middle name? none 15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? 1. Can't believe Kristen didn't put cars 2. What to do about Austin 3. Thinking about the fallout from the election 16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink. Pepsi zero, water, tea 17. Current worry? My son 18. Currently hate right now? temper tantrums 19. Favorite place t

The bestest halloween in my memory. You could be outside with just plain hoodies on, and crocs. No winter coats, no winter boots, no snow, no mittens, It was wonderful.