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I made thus with some app on my iPhone and thought I’d share my representation of me!

Really Little

Until I get my own up and moving, here’s some fun for you!

Got Faerie – Little Store

This weekend was my weekend to take Daniel out to where I’d like to go.  I suppose it was a little bit of sharing who I am with him – you could say.

The first place I took him in the morning was Copper Skillet.  It’s a nice small cafe in Dublin, CA that we both like to go once in awhile.  We had a nice breakfast and then took off.  I drove and took him first to the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum in San Jose, CA.  This is by far one of my most favorite places being as though I’m fascinated by ancient history.  I found this museum when the children were very small and I used to take them all of the time.

After he got to look at all of the mummies and artifacts – I drove him to Big Basin in the Santa Cruz Mountains, CA.

It was a good day yesterday.

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend as well.

Love and Light,

Mon

Looks like my very first post was done on 4/12/2005.

That makes “Oh Fer Cryin’ Out Loud” just over 4 years old!

Whoot!

Yes, it’s Shania Dayz on my blog for two days in a row.  But, it’s how I’m feelin’  – I’m feeling GOOD!  How about you?

“Best thing about being a woman is the prerogative to have a little fun!”

Enjoy!

As usual I’m playing around with the blog. I get so bored of the same ‘ole same ‘ole. I think I’m blogger ADD. So I thought I’d create a little difference for our eyes.

I used Artisteer 2 – I had the first version but wasn’t thrilled with it. Artisteer 2 seems much better in the options department. You can check it out here:

Artisteer Template Generator

It’s a bit cluttered, but I’ll work through it when I have time.

I will have to redo the banner and the background. They don’t “mix” well.

Ahhh, to relax on a Sunday – what a wonderful thing!

I hope your week ahead looks cheery and bright!

My son has his permit – even though he’s 18 – he waited. My brother gave him a 2004 Ford Escape and he’s taking his driving test tomorrow for his CA driver’s license. Whoot!

Wish the boy luck! And momma for the insurance! It’s only a short time though…. he’s in the USMC training in June!

Two very special people gave me really neat birthday presents on Friday and yesterday.  My birthday isn’t until the 17th, Tuesday – but my best friend and my hubby decided not to wait.

My best friend got me something I’ve never seen before, but I’m so excited about it.  Please let me know if you’ve ever seen this!

It’s called a “Smartbox” and looks like it’s in many countries – but I’ve only just now seen it thanks to my best friend, Dawn.

What is it?

She purchased for me a “Smartbox Charming Getaways – Northeast and California”.  I get to go through the book and choose where I want to go.  It’s a one night stay for two at any of the locations in the book that comes in the cute little box.  Oh my goodness!  What fun!  You choose from over 50 locations!

Most are Bed and Breakfasts, and I’m completely excited!  Not sure whether to take her or my hubby.  Hmmmm.  Hubby and I deserve more time together, but so does she and I.  We’ll see what I pick!

From the hubby I got a Wacom Intuos3 6×11 tablet.  I’ve been playing around with it, but not too sure how to do certain things.  It’s so much fun!  I think Tess has one – so maybe she can tell me what her favorite thing to do on it is!  I’m working on that theme I wanted to do with mostly my own drawings for illustration, so I’ll just keep playing until I get something I like!  Oh so much FUN!

On to my son, and an update on him.  He’s been released from the psychiatric hospital to a crisis group home.  He’s been at that particular group home before, so he’s comfy going there.  I took him from the hospital to the home, and his whole demeanor is wonderful.  Very uplifted and happy.  Albeit not too happy about the partial hospitalization that comes after the group home.

I’ll be taking Stephen to a facility every day I work so that he’s not home alone.  I’ve insisted on this as I don’t believe he’s safe at home yet until he gets more assistance.

Interesting note – they did a rule out on Bi-Polar.  Which is what they’ve been saying he has.  They did a pretty in depth review on him and have given him a diagnosis of schizophrenia with psychotic disorder.  Well, interesting.  They have him on Lithium.  Ouch.

We’ll see, I’m just following along with my strong suggestions – and they are listening quite well so far.  We’ll see how this goes.

But to see my son smiling and telling me he misses me – well, warms my heart and drys my tears.  He’ll be okay.  I know it.

Work – AWESOME!  I enjoy doing what I do, and I even got my first paycheck!  Yeah!

There you have it – Update from Monica!

Now I get to go play with my tablet!!  Draw Draw Draw

My wonderful bloggy friend Mariuca invited me to join in on this wonderful Valentine’s Love Meme.  She was invited by Jean!

Before I go on, Mariuca also did a fun quiz on Blogthings.  I thought I’d give it a shot as well.  Funny thing is, we seem to be living the same movie for our love lives.  Way to go Mariuca!