Frame of Reference

At the risk of sounding like a scrooge, or whatever the equivalent is for Holiday's OTHER than Christmas, the Thanksgiving Holiday cheer has gotten on my nerves this year. I compare it to this: You're talking to someone you like when you suddenly realize they aren't paying attention to the conversation at all. Sure, they are looking right at you and making all of the appropriate noises at all of the appropriate times but you just KNOW that their mind is elsewhere. They aren't invested in the conversation at all. Cliff notes: They are FAKING IT! That's how I feel about this Thanksgiving. I feel many, many people are faking it. It's become such a stressful Holiday and I don't like the fact that everyone TRIES to be so cheerful. Now that I am thinking about this though, my mood could be stemming from the simple fact that I am no longer a child. This often happens to me. It's like I'm suddenly and sporadically hit by painful realizations that many thing...

You would think that since I am surrounded by sick children all day, I would be more accustomed to dealing with sick people. I don't think my experience helps when it comes to someone who lives in your house though. I feel so helpless and not to mention the inconvenience. The routine is all screwed up. I know that's harsh and probably insensitive, but it's true. It's even worse when the sick person doesn't want to be bothered. Then you're just left to tip-toe around the house and fend for yourself. I would even compare it to the electricity going out. As soon as the electricity goes out, you suddenly have absolutely nothing to do. You cannot think of one single thing to do that does not involve electricity. Even though in your normal day-to-day life you do a hundred things that don't rely on it. As soon as a someone in your house becomes sick, you suddenly want to do all of the things that make a lot of noise and would irritate this person. The mind is a te...

Sometimes the middle of the week is a big speed bump for me. The week starts out really busy and you have something amazing to look forward to on the weekend. So it's the crappy middle of the week that just seems to get stuck. It's like you have to slow the car down and ease over it. Wednesday is just that...something you have to get over. I'm leaving on Friday to head towards New Orleans to see Tegan and Sara. I'm beyond excited at this point. I'm also excited to see the city. I've never been before. Of course, I'm nervous too, but I think we have enough bodyguards going with us that things will be fine. Pictures will be taken and experiences will be had....and hopefully they will turn out well. I'm keeping my fingers crossed anyway. Bailey is doing VERY good. She has such a sweet temperment and personality. She's always ready to play and isn't very aggressive. She just started growling the day before yesterday. It feels like we have a new baby ...

I hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween! I sure did. Actually, not that much happened but it was fun to dress up as a purple witch for work. The kids loved it. I had a feather boa and purple/black striped stockings. I'm also still working very diligently (hahaha) on the comissions. We have a new addition to the family! I would love to introduce BAILEY!! We're pretty sure she's a mix of a spitz and some kind of terrier. But she is a pound mutt. I honestly think she's too small to be out on her own, but I mean, what can you do? She's not even 2 pounds yet! I'm loving the weather and really trying to take a lot of pictures. The next two months are going to be crazy! I have 2 Tegan and Sara concerts I'm going to, Holly's B-Day, Thanksgiving, Mom's B-Day, Christmas, Heidi's B-Day AND New Years! I'm sure I will manage somehow though.