This is Some Random Bull...

I have been so busy these last few weeks and not just with the usual school and work B.S., but with an actual social life. Man, I forgot how much energy it takes to having a social life I'm not sure I like it.

I don't like decorating for the holidays I always find a waste of time. Even when I still celebrated Christmas I never put up a tree.

Only 9 more classes until I get my Bachelor's degree I can't wait. I wish I could quit working and go to school full-time, so I can be done faster.

I have been thinking maybe I should date in 2008...then again maybe not.

The only thing about the holiday season I love is I get to hang out with my extended family and eat great food.

I think I ate too much great food so far this season..sigh

I have to confess I am a T.V addict although this year I have managed to narrow down my T.V. watching my favorite shows this fall were: Heroes, Journey Man, Biggest Loser and Grey's Anatomy.

I have never watched the Keyshia Cole show. I couldn't point that girl out in a line up, but apparently her show is off da chain.

My 30th birthday is next week I don't know whether to laugh or cry.

I am taking the whole first week of January off of work as a Birthday present to my self.

2008 will be a great year.

Chinese Hay Stacks

I am honestly embarrassed to say how easy these cookies are to make. If you are NOT a baker or are short on time and want a quick tasty and different treat to bring to a party these are it. My grandmother has been making these for YEARS and they are my favorite cookies. I am not sure where she got the recipe from, but I can honestly say I have never seen them anywhere else.

Ingredients:
Butterscotch chips
Chow Mien (sp?) noodles
Peanuts (optional)
Wax paper or plastic wrap

Directions:
Cover a flat surface such as a table with the wax paper or plastic wrap Melt butterscotch chips in a pot or microwave in a bowl. If using a pot transfer butterscotch into a bowl and stir in the noodles and peanuts until the butterscotch is spread throughout. Take a tablespoon and scoop out a portion of the concoction in to little balls on too the wax paper or plastic wrap let sit for about an hour to dry.

***note: I used about 2 bags of butterscotch chips to about 1 and1/2 of noodles. That made approx. 4-5 dozen. Oh and you have to do it pretty fast because the butterscotch will start to harden.

9 years ago today...

I learned what it meant to love someone. I mean really love somebody with my whole heart and soul and only wanting good things for them in life. I learned what it means to want to protect someone from harm and to put someone else's well-being before my own.

9 years ago today I was able to start a journey that forever changed the person I was. At that point forward I started the hardest job anyone can ever embark on. My greatest accomplishment and most important job that I will ever have.

9 years ago today I became a mother.



E you are more precious to me then any diamond. You are worth twice your weight in gold. You are the best son a mother can ever have and you make me proud everyday to be your mom. I love you with all of my heart and I always will.

How about that...

You Go For Brains!

You want a guy with a big... brain. And of course it would be nice if he were a total hottie, but you're not counting on it. What's on the inside is what counts for you. (Besides, you can always change the outside later!)

Do You Go For A Guy's Brains or Body?

I'm Not Dead...

Things have been pretty busy the last couple of weeks and to be honest I did deep into a bit of a depressive period right after Thanksgiving. I am back now and moving right along. I can't blog too much right now because I am at the j-o-b, but I wanted to just drop a line. I am having technical difficulties at the house right now thanks to my favorite cable company Com.cast. Hopefully I can get that rectified really soon and I can post about all the things I have been up to.

Happy Thanksgiving

In the spirit of Thanksgiving I had E write down 10 things he is thankful for this year, so here it goes:


10. Turkey
9. T.V.
8. Mac n' cheese
7. Toys
6. His bike
5. His scooter
4. His trumpet
3. Music
2. Friends
1. Family

Well I hope you take time out today to really think about all of the things you are thankful for this year. I was watching T.V. this morning and I heard a Rabbi say something to the effect of that you can be disappointed with how your life is going, but you can still find something to be thankful for. That is definitely food for thought...

BE SAFE and HAVE FUN!!!

I know I'm late but...

...You know what they say better late then never!!

Our November USD event has come and gone and even though there were a few glitches along the way. I believe a great time was had by all who attended with the exception of SIP, but I ain't paying him no neva mind. There were a couple of new Diva's and even a few young gents to join the group which was really cool because the more the merrier...and merry we were.

Now let's get on with a few details about my day well as usual I was really excited about Sunday, because being that I work full-time, have classes part-time and am a mother of a energetic little boy. I don't get much time to myself to go out and relax, so these little once a month get aways are a real treat.

Well about two weeks before the event I asked my younger sister K if she would be available to babysit for me. She said yes, but asked if I would remind her. Of course I would, because Lord knows I have known that child all of her life and the only reliable thing about her is that she is unreliable, but not in a malicious kind of way. She just be DTM(doing too much)*thanks Monnie* and forgets what she has committed herself to at times.

So a week goes by and I decide to give her a call to make sure that things were still on the up and up. She says everything is fine and the she had not forgotten. Great. The day before the event I called her again to give her a time (3pm) and to make sure everything was still a go. Again she said everything was fine and she would be at my place the following day. Cool.

Sunday morning I wake-up bright and early I got dressed, made breakfast and had E get himself ready. I decided to be on the safe side and call K one more time at noon just to make sure she was awake and ready to be on her way, because she lives an hour away. Conversation went something like this:

K: Hello
Me: Hey girlie!! how are you?
K: Fine
Me: Calling just make sure you are up and will be here by 3.
K: Yes, I am up and I will be there...
Me: Great (breathing a sigh of relief)
K:...but I am in Pennsylvania...
Me: ARRRRRRRRRRUUUUUUUU??????? What????
K: (giggling) I'm coming from Pennsylvania, but I timed it just right so I should get there by 3 or maybe 3:10
Me: Um....I'm not even going to ask.
K: (giggling)
Me: Alrighty then are you sure you can make it?
K: Yes, I'm sure.
Me: O.K call me if there is a problem.
K: O.K. bye

So I wasn't in panic mode, but I was trying to weigh my other options just in case she was late. Meanwhile Monnie calls and asks me to e-mail her directions to the rock climbing place. I did and she texted me back that she would swing by about 3:30 to pick me up. Great. Now K has a 30 minute window to get here and all should be right with the world.

To make a long story a bit shorter E and I ran a few errands, which included getting his hair cut. Unfortunately his regular barber was closed so I took him to another place (BIG MISTAKE NEVA AGAIN my poor baby)...anyway when we returned home I checked my e-mail and was alerted to the fact that the class was starting at 4 instead of 4:30...OH NO!!! I tried calling K but she didn't answer her phone...sigh. I put my groceries away and then decided to call her behind one mo 'gin. The good news is she answered the phone. The bad news is she was no where near getting to my place in the next 20 minutes. The surprising news she was thinking ahead and had a plan in place. She had called my other sister L and asked her if she could watch E until she got there.

Now the only thing I had to do was call Monnie to see if she knew of the time change, which she didn't and asked me to meet her at her house. Then drive like a mad woman to my sister's place and then to Monnie's, so that I wouldn't make us too late.

With all of that accomplished Monnie and I set out for our adventure and thanks to map.quest and the dang confusing as hell Virginia mixing bowl we ended up lost several times. En route I called the rock climbing place to ask for directions and they were NO HELP AT ALL. I finally asked them what exit they were off of, because clearly the directions were wrong (that's my story and I am sticking to it) and they didn't know. They kept telling me the name of the street we were looking for and I was thinking "That's what I'm tryna find, Motha Fucca!!! dang...

Monnie finally was able to get a hold of Sissy(HEY Seis!!!)and she was able to talk us down....erra I mean guide us in the right direction. She was even kind enough to pull-over and let us follow her the way in. We were about 45 minutes late to the class and the evil manager would not let us join in the fun. I was really ticked, but since I had great company talking with Sissy, Leslie, Monnie and "G" that I didn't mind too much.

I can't wait until our next adventure in January. I will be a all grown-up woman of 30 by then. OOOOOHHHHHH Scary!!!


SIGH....

O.K. so I just finished speaking with E about how he needed to get an "A" on his math test tomorrow since he wasn't studying like he should have been. He says he will probably get a "B" and asked me why I was so serious all the time and that I should lighten up. The nerve of that little guy...sigh.

One kid free to good home.