Mother's Day and the 5 Auntie's/Godmother's Day Gifts I'd like!

Happy Mother's day to all the moms,grandmoms,mommies to be,and aunties/godmothers out there.  I'm sorry for saying it like this but I think aunties,like myself,or parunts as we should so properly be called,never really get the credit we deserve.  As many of you know my sister and I do not have the greatest relationship but I love my adorable nephews.

Oh,and I wish people would remember that parunts deserve gifts too.  No one ever,ever,ever remembers us!  So,in order to enjoy the day I actually treat myself to a special gift.  This time I bought myself this amazing leather purse.  Here it is!

Still,I have 5 other gifts that I would love to have.  Here they are.

1. Stella Cucina Panini Maker.  Okay,normally I am anti-appliance for any holiday but if you're going to buy an appliance I would LOVE for my choice to be this amazing Panini maker.  I love late night sandwiches and this is just a great tool to have. 

2. Babo Berry Primrose Gift set:  I love Babo because the products are totally and completely natural.  This set comes with smoothing shampoo and various other items,including an adorable stuffed bunny.  How cute is that? 

3. One Incredible Aunt Necklace.  Isn't this beautiful?  Every auntie needs  to know she's awesome.  Sometimes I think people don't appreciate it.  

4. Barnes and Noble giftcard.  This is a present that bookworm auntie,such as myself,would LOVE!  It's a chance to pick off your readinglist and it works perfectly!  

5. Just a simple thank you!  This one probably would mean the most but from my prespective the parents of the kids that we call nephew,or niece,never,or at least hardly ever,understand the sacrifices we make in daily life.  They get pissy and disrespectful and I think they occasionaly need to be reminded WE DON'T HAVE TO DO WHAT WE DO!  

Been Astounishingly Busy!

So,once again I've been scarce around my blog and once again,it's primairly because life is,as always,getting in the way.  First, let me start by saying,"Hi,people!" and ask,"How's everyone doing?"  Hopefully,you're all doing spectacularly well and thrieving at whatever you're doing.

The last week,or so,have been INSANE!  Of course I've been working nonstop.  Work is not always my favorite thing.  I,sometimes,feel it takes me away from the things I want to do but I think everyone gets that.  I want to go shopping,I want to travel and in order to do any of that I guess I need to work and so I do.  Lots and lots of hours.

I did have to change some things around in order to still be able to coach tee-ball.  I now,usually,have Fridays off and work closing shifts on Saturday.  Normally,Saturdays are my busiest days.  I wind up waking up in the morning,getting dressed,eating breakfast and then heading off to the feild.  We practice from 9 to 11 and then it's home,to relax a bit,and then I head off to work.  (Note: Today is a little different because it's raining out so I have no where to go until before 4,when I have to head off to work.)

Okay,so this past week we had our annual baseball parade.  Of course our team was there and I took the day off from work so I could be there for it.  Weird to actually have a Sunday off.  Time and a half is not something I forfiet easily but I am committed to tee-ball so my option was to take Sunday off.  This week there was stuff going on around the house so I had to also switch,with a co-worker,in order to have Thursday and Friday off.  (Note: It would appear that the landlady is going to be selling the place I'm living.)

Still,Thursday was the inspection for the house so I had to help clean and help with the boys.  I wound up working Monday,from 6 to 10,Tuesday,2 to 6,and Wednesday,10:30 to 5,and today I'm working 4 to 10 again.  Not much to report on Thursday.  We were told it was a "safety" inspection but they didn't even touch one smoke alarm and basically the landlady showed the iinspector all the bedrooms and the front hallway.  The whole thing took a grand total of,maybe,5 minutes.

All right so I'm trying not to dwell on that.  I have no idea what's coming and I guess whatever it is I'll deal.  Friday was probably my favorite day this week.  I had no clue what to get mom for Mother's Day.  I mean what do you get someone whose so particular?  I actually wond up deciding to take her to get her nail's done.  First,though,I stopped off at the Karizma Salon and Spa to get my free pedicure.  (Note: I won it from the raffle Austin's Boy Scout Trope held.)  Later I went and got a manicure at another salon,mom got her nails done and we headed out to get some lunch at Ruby Tuesday's.

After that I just relaxed until it was time for our first tee-ball game.  It went extremely well!  The kids were good and played hard.  Certain ones behavior needs work but other then that it all went,honestly,better then I expected.  I came home just in time to watch Jon Lester pitch a 1 hit shutout for the Red Sox!

Overall,not a bad day!

Not much going on today other then the fact I have to work from 4 to 10.  Talk to you all later.

Without Missing a Beat

Okay,so I've been a bit MIA lately and you'd THINK with the laptop I'd be more likely to blog.  If you thought that you thought wrong! So,let me start off in my usual way.  Greetings,everyone and happy Wednesday.

It seems like MONTHS since I've written anything and even I'm marveling at how quickly life changes.  First and foremost,I want to voice my deep,and abiding,admiration for the law enforcement people who helped to capture the Boston marathon bomber and my sympathies for those who lost their lives.  At no point in history can I recall a time when I've been more afraid to even go outside with my dog but props to everyone who dealt with this whole situation.  It's amazing when you realize these "men" were caught up with in three days.

Anyway,as time has worn on life has slowly returned to a new normal.  My breakup with Nathin has not really complicated things at all.  We talk,only occasionally,and I'm just ready to move on.  The lack of quality time together resulted in no real adjustments that needed to be mad and between work and tee-ball practices I'm so busy I've barely had time to notice that he's gone.  Seriously!  Thats a testiment to our relationship.

Speaking of tee-ball,opening day is on Sunday.  Dad's up to his usual antics.  Non-stop complaining.  I guess some of our parents are misguided enough to believe he possesses some kind of magic that keeps things rolling along but the simple fact is alot of it is just the work the rest of us do that he constantly recieves credit for.  Yesterday I had to come from work,to practice and after listening to him yak non-stop I just walked off.

Work?  Oh,there's another entire can of worms.  I'm exhausted most of the time.  I work a lot of heavy duty hours and frequently have to go in earlier then I'm scheduled and I must admit that I value my time off more and more.  Between work and tee-ball I'm not sure I feel less appreciated.  Either way today was my day off.  I spent the day in my beatup jeans,watching TV,and listening to music.

Recently,I've opted to change things up a little bit,in an attempt to get healthier,and started eating alot better.  The good news is,it's worked.  I feel stronger,I feel lighter,and I've lost a  few inches. Next step in this new get healthier plan is to start getting more sleep and possibly add in some exercise.  Keep you all posted on my progress.  Latta gators!  

Life Goes On

Okay,so the last time I checked in I was in the really great place.   I had a great job,I had a crazy family and I had an amazing boyfriend.

Well....two out of three ain't bad!  Oh,and if you're thinking that I lost my job or my family went into counsiling GUESS AGAIN!  Yes,Nathin and I are broken up.  There's a lot of contributing factors involved in this one.

The main one is we just don't have time to spend together.  In the beginning I new this was going ot be a problem.  He works...I work and more and more recently he's been wanting more and more time with his friends.  I asked if he wanted to go to the movies with me and he said no.  Needless to say,I must admit I was a bit hurt.

Anyway,that said we're trying to stay friends!  We like each other but it's weird.   There's been a lot of stuff going on in my lovely homestate.  Some of you may know that on Tuesday the state of Massachusetts was at a virtual standstill,after the Boston marathon bombing,and it was really rough.  My own city,New Bedford,was effected by it in the sense that the two suspects were allegedly here for two days and were aided by two men who lived actually not to far from me.

Needless to say,it was extremely scary.  I've lived in  this state for 33 years,and 30 of them spent in New Bedford,and to see the FBI,the state police,and the local cops,some of whom I know really well,driving around,watching the news,and hearing,"They could be here." or "They were there.".  It's honestly the best way to become paranoid and I must say I'm one of the few folks who disagree that any sort of media helped.

It helped to make folks extremely anxious and upset.  We had people posting pictures almost virtually every hour and to me it was totally absurd!  The FBI,the Boston PD and neighboring counties were on top of things so just LEAVE IT ALONE!   Anyway, I did occasionally check in,with Nathin,to see how he was doing and it was just totally weird.  

So,that's where I'm at.  I'm not devastated to have things end.  I'm happy for the four months I got but I guess the things I'm realizing is as independant as I am I STILL need someone to pay more attention to me and spend more time with me.  He wasn't it and that's fine.

Other then that everything else is okay.  Super busy with work and tee-ball season will be starting soon.  Latta gators!

Busy....busy....busy

Wow!  Okay,so the last few days have felt like insanity but for the most part the insanity is sort of good.  Let's begin with me saying,"Hi!" to everyone and going from there.  So,hi!  I hope you're all doing well.  

The last three or four days have been totally cray cray.  First,and foremost,I'm working my butt off.  As usual.  My boss has been trying to give me as many hours as he can.  Today I'm heading in at noon.  Originally,it was supposed to be 2 but he called and asked me,yesterday,while I was on shift,and well....I agreed.  After that he called me back and asked if I could work Thursdsay.  I already am and it's from 11 to 5.   I,of course,was focusing more on the customer,in front of me,and didn't catch all he was saying so on my 15 I went into the office and asked.  He gave me a 12 to 6,for today,I'm working 11 to 5, tomorrow,and then 4 to 10 on Saturday.  (The shift was extended by an hour.)  

Anyway,work is not the only thing going on.  I actually had two paychecks messed up and it was highly annoying.  Still,I've come to realize everything happens for a reason.  My two paychecks,totally close to $400,came in and the other day mom was discussing putting the van,that my dad got from work,on the road.  After doing some math,and telling myself generosity pays off,at long last today the van is going on the road.  

I guess this bugged my sister a little because when my mom said,"Thanks to your sister,we can put the van on the road."  she got very pissy.  

Not trying to make anyone angry,just trying to help.  

So,today,just before I go to work,we're heading off to the insurance company to get this set up.  Dad's super excited and so is my mom.  

Yesterday my mom picked me up from work and we discussed it on the way home.  I guess my sister's disappointed she can't help more.    I won't feel guilty because it's the one time I'm in a position to help.  

In a bit of more good news,I heard from my brother yesterday.  He and his wife are buying a house!  He sounded jubilant on the phone and it's awesome.   I'm so happy for him,JJ and my SIL.  

My brother has wanted this forever and I'm just delighted for them.  

Anyway,as I may have previously mentioned I have a few cousins that I've never met.   As a matter of fact,one I'm particularly close to and the weirdest part is since her dad left when she was little we have never gotten to know each other.  Thanks to Facebook we've connected and I decided that we need to get the family together.  So,I've set the date,picked a time and tah-dah

FAMILY REUNION!!!!!

I've invited about 20 people and so far I've gotten a few responses.  It's going to be great.   I put in for the day off and eagerly waiting to hear from everyone.  Keep you all posted but so far so good.  

Things with Nathin are great as well!  It's hard to believe we've been together since January and there hasn't been any major drama or trauma yet. Our biggest issue is trying to find time to spend together.  We usually get a few hours a week and that's fine.  We either go to dinner,or the movies,or whatever.  It's really uncomplicated.  

Anyway,right now I'm off to deal with a traumatized Maddy.  Every morning when the boys go off to school is her least favorite part of the day.  She gets extremely sad about it.  Poor,baby.  I think this is why a puppy will be great for her.  She needs a companion to take her mind off things.  Okay,off to take care of some stuff. Latta gators!  

Hey,It's Okay Tuesday!

It's okay that I'm going to spend the day watching Law & Order:SVU before I go to work and not  feel guilty about it.    I'm watching it for a very scientific reason.  I'm trying to figure out who hotter  between Elliot Stabler or Nick Amaro.

I can't decide so perhaps the best way to do this is to have a vote off.  Elliot Stabler was played by the amazing Christoper Meloni and  Danny Pino plays Nick Amaro.  So,opinions.  Whose hotter?  Nick or Elliot.

To be super excited about a few random things.  Baseball season has gotten off to a rockin' start,what with the Red Sox playing so well.,secondly,things with Nathin are going well,and lastly, I'm planning a family reunion.  My cousin is coming to visit,from Florida,and I have invited a bunch of relatives over.  It's going to be awesome!!!!!

To have given Nathin my password,for Barnes and Noble,and he has added numerous books.  I can't believe how many he's added over a few days.  Wow!

To want to buy the awesome mini-dress I see everytime I go to work.  It's beautiful.  I just want to buy it.  Maybe tomorrow and I'm supposed to be going to get my hair done.

Randomosity!

1.  So,on Friday,after yet another paycheck didn't go in,I finally got on the phone and got a little bassy,as in added some bass to my voice,with the payroll speciailst at work and I should be getting 2 live checks.  Needless to say,I'm sort of irritated because I see stuff I want to buy at work and I cannot until my check gets here.    This sucks!

2.  My last day off was Thursday and I worked 2 to 8 yesterday and 9 to 3 today.  If you're wondering this means I got up around 7 because I'm paranoid about oversleeping.  Anyway,today we signed up folks for rewards cards.  LOTS of rewards cards.  My total at the end of the day?  10.  I got an extra 15 and a box of Starbursts.  My faves.

3.  This is one of the things I want at work.  Going to pair it with a black skirt and a blazer.  Oh,and cutre shoes.   I've really gotten into fashion since I started working.  Yes,more then usual.

4. Tee-ball season should be starting soon and lots of changes are taking place.  Lots of good changes.  I'll be picking up some clothes for tee-ball maybe next week.

5. Got to watch the Red Sox trounce the Jays today.  13 to 0.  WOW!  It's insane.  A lot of people were wondering about a Sox power outage and it's ridiculous because certainly there was NO power outage at all.

6. I recently gave Nathin the password for my Barnes and Noble account and I had to laugh.  He added like 6 books.  GOOD GRIEF!  It has been really interesting to see everything he added.  Lots of murder mystery.

7.  My sister and New Guy are making brownies.  I can smell them and guess what?  They smell awesome.

8. Nathin and I are making plans to go see "42" at the movies in the next few weeks.  For those of you who are not baseball fans you don't know the signifigance of the number 42.  Jackie Robinson was the first African American baseball player,in history,he broke through color barriers and made a remarkable career for himself. "42" is the number that Jackie Robinson wore and so in the MLB it is actually retired.  No player can wear 42 unless it's Jackie Robinson day in which case they ALL wear 42.  Anyway, should be a great movie.

9.  Here's a picture of Maddy.  Enjoy and embrace her cuteness.  Okay,me and Maddy.  Oh,and ignore my no makeup.

10. I am planning on using the pedi giftcard I won soon.  Keep you posted on that.