It's Always Something

I had a wonderful time spending the evening getting to know friends of a friend. A lovely couple who are expecting their second child. It's been so long since I have been to a nice, civilized dinner party with friends. Their fabulous view of the Bay Bridge didn't hurt, either. It's nice to be reminded that there are still "normal" couples out there. People who love one another, who treat each other with respect, and work together as a team. Thank you, guys, for such a wonderful evening tonight. I can't wait for movie night! (har har).

This holiday season has been filled with so much heartache. Being good all year, hoping and wishing to get what you've always wanted yet experiencing the disappointment on Christmas day. The ironic thing is that when the dust finally settled late Christmas Day, I realized that I was surrounded with exactly what I had asked for- people who love me. Love shouldn't be forced. You shouldn't have to plead or beg for it. You shouldn't have to withstand torment in order to experience the joy. Love is there when you need it. It is more important than friends, than image, and money. It is the reason you make decisions. It is the reason you get up in the morning. It is truthful and pure. Mom- You are the rock that I will never measure up to. You provide and hold this family together. You are strong yet so fragile. Everyday I strive to be more like you to show Brooklynn what it means to be a strong and independent woman. Dad- You have powers unparallelled. You believe in me wh...

Sometimes I can be so spoiled. As part of my birthday celebration this year, we had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Green Day concert in Sacramento. Although the drive was longer than you would want to attend a concert, it was WORTH IT. Both Brooklynn and I had the time of our lives. I am also happy to say that this concert helped fuel the interest of guitar for Brooklynn. Green Day Brooke and those damn bunny ears! Franz Ferdinand opened for the Oakland band. Good idea to bring the binoculars! We had a sexy face contest: Ummmm, Mr. Greg's sexy-face is, errr... not sexy! Billy Joe solo. SUCH a good concert! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Today was one of those perfect days that erases all the bad ones from memory. In fact, as I sit and type, I cannot recall how I felt on my last bad day (which was yesterday). *smile* It started off with me sleeping in for the third day in a row and STILL making my two conference calls starting at 9am. Hi5. I got work done, cleaned up a bit, and was able to make a nice lunch for myself, Jeff, and Brooklynn- baked chicken + cous cous & steamed asparagus. Washed it all down with beer and good conversation. Following lunch, Brooke and her dad spent some quality time at the park flying our dragonfly kite while I dozed off on the couch listening to music. Yes, it was a great afternoon. When the evening arrived, we had plans to experience Christmas in July with a friend and his son. As we waited to be picked up, us girls freshened up and packed warm clothes for the night. It's always nerve wracking at first getting two kids together because you never know if they will get alon...

Both of us understand At least when we want to Knowing what makes us happy is the hardest thing to lose Shallow as we may be as deep as we want to As simple is better rough so leave some time for me and you. This love is brighter This life is higher One heart is wider One heart Love is not a trend It's when we want Called is old fashioned call it fake But it's the way we get through. This love is brighter This life is higher One heart is wider One heart

Four Giants tickets- $100 One churro- $5 Two hot chocolates- $11 Four beers- $24 Watching fireworks with good company + kiddos after a Giants shutout victory- Priceless. Happy faces on kiddos & in the sky! Happy Independance Day, America!

What a way to start July. As I am driving from the parental unit's house to my own, Brookie and I blow a tire on the freeway. I was unable to pull on the shoulder due to some construction work, causing me to stop dead in the middle of the slow lane on a downgrade of the freeway. Can you say "SCARY"??? Thankfully, the construction workers pulled Brookie out of the backseat while I climbed through my front passenger window to safety. Here we waited for my good friend to arrive for help. Both Brookie and I were instantly relieved to him there as he swooped in like a superhero. As I waited for the CHP and AAA to arrive, my friend took Brookie home so she could decompress. Once my car was off the highway and in a safe place to change the tire, AAA got to work. Although my dad had told me HOW to change a tire, I had never actually done it before so I was a bit apprehensive to try myself. So when the AAA guy suggested he change the tire, I was more than happy to let him...