While flipping through channels last night, I stumbled on at least 8 stations showing the telethon raising money for Haitian relief. Great! I don't want this rant to be misconstrued into a, "Who the eff cares about Haiti?" rant. It's not. People are dying, without food, water, and homes. My stomach turns when I see pictures of the earthquake's ( Read more... )

Jason: Babe, Ryan and I totally just dominated on hockey.
Laya: Really? Good for you boys.
Ryan: Yeah, if there was, like, a Super Bowl for hockey, we would have won it.
Laya: So, the Stanley Cup?

I'm not sure what's worse; missing my father, or knowing that reaching out to him means reaching out to a man who cares more about his whore of a girlfriend that his child.... me. Do I love the man? Without a doubt.  He is, after all, my father. Even if I wanted to change that, I couldn't. But the Great Integrity, as the Tao Te Ching calls It, ( Read more... )

Dinner tonight in the Highlands 68521:
Thai banana soup
Beef cooked in soy sauce, garlic, green onions, and lime
Steamed rice 
Root beer floats for dessert

A lovely night to help ease the sadness brought on by the departure of Mama. I find my afternoons lonely without her. A whole year until I see her again. I'm entitled to some yumminess, right?

 Mom is finally back after a long and tedious divorce trial with my dad. Don't care how old I am.... I still love having Mama around.

It dawned on me that some of my beloved followers on LJ may be in the dark about what has happened over the last year. The last time I updated was July 23, 2008. So, for those who are interested or care, here's a summary of what has happened over the last year ( Read more... )

If being a parent means worrying more about my child more than I already worry about my mom, I'm never having children. Danm.

Difficult times lie ahead. Having trouble finding any silver lining right now. Pushing through with a smile for the sake of my loved ones hurting more than I am.

My light at the end of the tunnel - I can sleep in tomorrow. Yessssss...........

*Edit: Really want a ciggy... but way too cold.

I've forgotten how to blog. What does one write about these days?

After almost two years, I'm returning to LJ. Hurrah.