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Saturday, February 17, 2001today was a good day although i did not sleep well. i suffer from periodic insomnia when stress hits high, and due to the events at school, this week hit it. i think tonight will be a different story, but right now i feel pretty good.did a few cleaning things here---changed the sheets, dusted, cleaned the kitchen and bathroom, and also put away "stuff" that accumulates on my table. i also packed up more ebay things to ship and my mom's birthday gift. now, she will not be getting it for her b-day because it is monday and i just shopped today, but i tend to extend celebrations for b-days by not getting gifts there on time. i bought her a black with black floral design scarf, trouser socks, and a gift certificate for dress barn......i also added some "orange blossom" creamy body wash from bath and body works because i had a certificate to use and knows she likes to try new stuff. also got myself one, a ginger lime, and a lavender. but the best part of my day was browsing around barnes and noble with no one waiting for me. i had a $25.00 gift cert. from christmas and i spent it all.....on bargain books, paperbacks and all of them books i never read!!! and it only cost me 8.00 more to get 6 books!!! what a wonderful feeling to have new books to read. the entire time i was there, i kept expecting to run into you and your girls since i know you hit there alot of saturdays. wish it would be the same store!!! i feel the same way about cardboard apps. even if there is a free giveaway, i stick with my plastic ones. glad you and you find time to blog when you can. i like hearing about your days, and even if it is a week, its nice to know where you've been. and music is very important, i agree. it got me through some really tough times too, and certain songs will ALWAYS make me smile and sing along. some songs speak what i feel better than i can say it.....ever hear Real Live Woman by Trisha Yearwood. the video is a play on a "peek-show" in an adult bookstore, but you see women who are doing what women do....work, shop, take care of kids, cook, etc. i really like the words. ok, back to cleaning for now....and then some more blog reading to update.
Friday, February 16, 2001Some people (my sweetheart included) will never understand the connection you can make with people on the web---people who you could (and do) talk to for hours on the phone, people who can make you laugh with emails, people who take the time to help you even miles away--whether it is a website or a problem or just a "bad day". These people who become friends. You know you will not be able to see them as often as you wish, but you know they are in your corner and that they care about your happiness, and about you.....the real you who laughs and cries and is anxious and stressed all in one day. They don't care how you look, or where you live, or if you write (although they encourage you). They live in all corners of the world [and some even in the same state :) ] but you have a connection just the same. And, in the end, it doesn't matter if someone else understand that they are your friends. All you need to know is that they understand that they are your friends. And you love them in your own stressed out, un-normal, web-connection, friendship kinda way. So hugs to you....all of you who I call my friend.posted by chris on 10:32 PM | go ahead - link me!
work has been wild this week. yesterday we had an 8th grade visit day for 70 13 and 14-year-olds. and of course, this is part of my job, so i had to make sure we had nametags, folders, groups, pizza, pop, napkins, other students helping teachers and busses. it lasted from 10-2 and then the kids left BUT i had to ride the bus with a group of them so they weren't alone on the bus. let me tell you...40 kids on one bus make alot of noise, and i know i could never be a bus driver. all in all, the day went well, and we know what we need to improve or change for next year. and its back to routine here. i have been having vivid dreams lately, and will be commenting, but right now i think i need to work. but i need to add DQ---I LOVE THE SQUIRRELS!!!
ok, i realize how long it has been since i blogged, but i can't catch up on everything in one day---so work, wedding, dreams, or just what the hell i have been up to? wedding wins for the first blog of the day. got a few things accomplished, and sent off an email to my mother about what i had to say....included: her response was: "that was way more information than i can handle in one email" now, she was not being a smart-ass. i just don't think she expected me to ramble for a page or two about all i had done in the past 2 days. as i was laughing, i thought....."who does she think is going to do all this stuff?" ok, so you got a quick summary of what i have done. but i think i accomplished alot although 6 little lines ddoes not seem like alot. (and by the way, keith told me it is 16 weeks from saturday)
it is raining today. therefore red sweater to counteract the gray day. (at least its not feet of snow)
Monday, February 12, 2001Thanks to you all for your words of advice and reason. And, i didn't forget you, but had to mention a comment that you made. i too am "older" and knew what i wanted in a husband. (37 the end of this month) i have dated enough to know what i didn't want, so i knew. i appreciate all of your thoughts and comments. i think keith will be able to let it go if i can.the sun went in shortly after i posted but it is not as bitter cold as it was this weekend. so i took the time to run a few errands. had to drop off a few pampered chef books, and buy a few valentine day gifts. i got keith a yellow golf shirt and chocolate covered raisins and the video "dinosaur". he loves yellow and we HAD to see the movie when it came out because he likes dinosaurs,, and well, i ate some of his chocolate covered raisin clusters at christmas so i decided to get him a few for himself. with the card, that means i am finished. however, my mother's birthday is on monday and i have no idea what to get her. she sent a few ideas out to all of us, but 2 of my brothers are already done shopping and grabbed a few of the ideas. i think i will look for a nice scarf to match/go with her black leather coat, but i can't even shop until friday. i guess the gift will be late. oh, well. my philosophy on birthday gifts is that if you can stretch the celebration out to a week---DO IT!!! one of my brother's birthdays is on the 22nd so that means another brainstorm of shopping. then i have a break for a while with family birthdays. we seem to clump together in feb or may/jun/july. ok, i am hungry. keith is working so i am on my own for dinner. time to eat something. but i am sure i will be back to comment later.
here is what i need to say today.... THE SUN IS SHINING!!! and it seems like it has been forever since we have had more than one day in a week, and it was shining on saturday too. i know spring is not here, but it makes me feel lighter to have sun outside. have a busy day here, and i just can't get started on all i have to do (or finish) or i will never get done. and i want to get home to take care of cleaning my apartment which has suffered since we have the house. i have put things in perpective, and in the words of a good and wise friend "let it go" because i do not need to make it my and keith's problem. "i hope you dance" to all of my blog connections....cause its monday...a new week, and time to just take a deep breath, find a song, smile, and dance!!!
Sunday, February 11, 2001"Marriage class" went well for us on Friday and Saturday. Keith and I found that we had discussed so many of the issues prior to this. And yet, I could see that some of them had never discussed religion and beliefs, and also family traditions from your family of origin. I could go on and on about the topics, but I am sure most of you have either had to attend class or talked to someone about many of the topics.On another note, we have made some money on ebay to put in our Christmas club, and have found out that Keith may be getting a bonus for the past year. While things are still debt-ridden for the two of us, we also have a little bit of help with tax refunds and such for the wedding. Had my Pampered Chef party today. I had 14 guests with 12 orders and still have a few to get. My total orders so far are over 700 so I will get a few nice fun things to add to my kitchen. My aunt and cousin bought some stuff off of my wish list for the shower. (which I don't know anything about except the date....I have very secretive bridesmaids and matron of honor) Which brings me to what is on my mind. And the hope that by journaling this, I will be able to just put it out of my mind. Keith called to tell me a few things from work. Before we hung up, he said he needed to tell me something Paul had said. Paul is on his crew, a good friend and neighbor to one of my attendants. Well, I guess this friend of mine asked Paul what he thought about us only dating for 4 months before we were engaged and about the wedding, our house, etc. Paul told her it was none of his business, and that we were adult enough to make our own decisions. I think I know where this is coming from.....Keith is older than I am, and I have dated others, but never met anyone I was as serious with as him. So, my friends never met any of my other boyfriends, and I think my friend is concerned. She has questioned me directly and asked about time of engagement, age difference, etc. and maybe she just wanted someone else's thoughts. I am, by nature, a social person. And while I know marriage will change my life, I see it as an addition, not necessarily a re-arrangement of all I do. I will still work. I will still go out with friends. Keith will still bowl and go to car shows. We will still do things as a couple, but also with our individual friends. We have talked about all of this, and we do agree on it. (and believe me, i questioned him because i needed to know what he thought) Anyway, I think I can put it out of my mind because I have talked to her about this before, but I think it bothers Keith because the one thing he said was, "I thought she liked me." I think he sees this as his fault or concern. So, while I will just let it go, should I? I dislike making waves, but I don't want to see him hurt or upset. Should I clarify what happened from her? Or just let it go? And you know, I am not really looking for any advice. I just needed to blog and vent about this. But feel free to comment if you like. (and be thankful it is after PMS since I would be crying otherwise) Cathy glad you are feeling a little better. And I love the tales of the red-haired fireman. I know some firemen around here, but none are red-haired (or even that good looking) You have inpspired me to get back to the YMCA where I have a member ship or to do my Richard Simmons video tomorrow night. Glad he made it home. and although you did not intend it, i smiled as i read about your "surprise" phobia. I am a very organized person, and while i may love small surprises (flowers, small gifts, phone calls from friends), i don't think i would do well with a surprise trip. i usually try to go and see my mom when there is an esaver to CT, but even then, i like to know in advance what weekends are good for both, and will keep them open, just in case. i can't always re-arrange things for that. more later. need to read more blogs.
I am home to my computer once again. i will be happy when it finds its place in the house. keith and i were only here for about 15 minutes last night so i didn't have time to blog or anything. the blog fairy helped me change my graphics on friday, and i didn't even see them before today. so those of you who commented, thanks. i like them too!!! :) i have more to say about your blogs and about something on my mind, but i need to organize a few things here. i will be back.
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