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I’ll just relax a momento and post for you my daughter Jessica’s response for the Meme I did!  Heeeerees Jeeeeesssssssiiiiiiicccca:

Time for QUESTIONSS>….

1. Name one person who made you laugh last night?
uhmmmm…Fluffy Duffy (our time-share kitty) is missing a fang.

2. What were you doing at 0800?
I was at bakers square eating the french apple pie…mmm pie

3. What were you doing 30 minutes ago?
sitting on the couch with joseph on the laptops like nerd buckets..

4. What happened to you in 2006?
I moved out of my mommy’s house =(

5. What was the last thing you said out loud?
"Yeah" joseph asked if i wanted to watch a movie..

6. How many beverages did you have today?
wow..uhm..Joseph woke me up with STaRBUCKS!! (never happens) probably like 4 bottles of water… a pumpkin spice latte from bakers circle..i mean square

7. What colour is your hairbrush?
Pooooooiiiple…(purlple)

8. What was the last thing you paid for?
My brother’s christmas presnet..tee hee

9. Where were you last night?
sleeping duh…School night!

geeez dont you remember when you had to tell me that! lol

10. What colour is your front door?
I dunno..its not mine…i think its white..i think

11. Where do you keep your change?
in a bacardi bottle…YOU KNEW THAT! it was the only bottle big enough!

12. What’s the weather like today?
ehhh it was nice

13. What’s the best ice-cream flavour?
(lol at moms answer)
uhhhmmmm chocolate fudge with gummie bears..

14. What excites you?
BUBBA! i miss her when im not with her =(

15. Do you want to cut your hair?
haha told you mom!

no way jose…thats why i gots extensions

16. Are you over the age of 25?
Noooo

17. Do you talk a lot?
Yes i get it from my mother

18. Do you watch the O.C.?
Never watched it..dont want to. I heard you get hooked

19. Do you know anyone named Steven?
Lol is that a trick question?

Ehhhh some brother of mine i think… =)

20. Do you make up your own words?
alll the time..once again…my mother

21. Are you a jealous person?
sometimes…i try and work on it

22. Name a friend whose name starts with the letter ‘A’
Audi..my new best friend !

23. Name a friend whose name starts with the letter ‘K’
Kookie?

24. Who’s the first person on your received call list?
Ughh i dont know I cant find my phone..i think its in the car =(

25. What does the last text message you received say?
Me jessica p my two sis my friend gina and kim from school and justin. I talked to him and were good.

It was Megan…I asked her who was going to the concert she invited me too

26. Do you chew on your straw?
ehhhh..I used to

27. Do you have curly hair?
wavy yes…curly noo

28. Where’s the next place you’re going to?
Im going to gamble at jackson this weekend…last minute planning..aaawww yeeeaahh boiii

29. Who’s the rudest person in your life?
uhhmm…
Probably you know who..

I dont think he knows it

30. What was the last thing you ate?
French apple PIE

31. Will you get married in the future?
When i find the right person…a long time from now

32. What’s the best movie you’ve seen in the past 2 weeks?
TRANSFORMERS! MOM I FINALLY SAW IT AND IT WAS <b>AMAZING!</b>

33. Is there anyone you like right now?
uhmmm…I can tell you something i dont like..my toe, its cut and burning real bad

34. When was the last time you did the dishes?
lol dont ask

35. Are you currently depressed?
nope..life is good

36. Did you cry today?
a little…going to work is really sad..
R.I.P Sophia =(

37. Why did you answer and post this?
my mommy wanted me tooo

38. Tag 5 people you want to do this survey.
Hmmmm….I dunno! the only person i would want already did it..!

Here’s a trip down my memory lane.  My first vehicle was a 1980 Ford Pinto.  Beige.  I bought it all by myself for $400.00.  The stereo system I put in after I bought it was worth 3-4 times the price of the car.  Oh, and I had fuzzy seats for comfort!!  Ahhh…. those were the days.

 

Hey, I was proud of it!  The photo above is a 1979 pinto, but it’s the same kinda thing really.  I traded that in for a 1986 Mini Truck (oh a WHOLE ‘nother post).

So, it’s time for my daughter to get her first ever car.  Jessica will be 19 in March and is doing well in college and working.  Bless her little heart.  So her daddy goes and buys her "The First Car".  Yeah…. wanna see it?!  

 

That is an Audi TT.  Year, 2000.  Okay…. um, what the?!  How come SHE gets the cute little car huh?  Oh that spoiled little… "ahem".    She looks um…. "smokin’" in the car really and she’s ear to ear in smiles.  Her daddy did good.  BTW he’s a great dad really, and not just ’cause of the car. 

So, my little girl is out zoom zoomin’ in that little sports car!  OH, remember now… I am not allowed to drive yet.  So on Thanksgiving when she came to show us the car she went to hand me the keys to take ‘er out for a spin and pulled them back a little flushed saying, "oh momma, I’m sorry you can’t drive". 

DOH!  oh no no no no fair!  hee hee

So, now what… I have three boys comin’ up in line for  vehicles.  Jimmy will be 17 in 2 weeks… I was thinkin’ something like the AMC Gremlin ~ whatcha think?

 

Hmmm…. hey, whatever happened to work and buy it yerself?!  

Okay, well…. the boys have been told if they wanna drive they have to pay the insurance.  Not sure if that’s even feasible.  Lordy.

There, that’s my first vehicle story…. I’ve had 22 since.  Yes, the family has an issue with cars… I’m ashamed.  ::sigh::

But an Audi?!  oh fer cryin’ out loud….

  Love and Light and what is up with the gasoline prices?!  It’s over $4.00 / gallon in SF right now.  We need to just use skates or bikes.

Park them cars and get into some sort of different transportation.  Or something…

Love and Light to all of you!

Mon 

(who would have LOVED a sports car when she was young!) 

Hi there!  I took a “tag” of sorts from Titania over at Finding Life’s Enchantments 38 Things About Me.  I’ve never been tagged for a meme and thought it would be interesting.  Well, interesting to do… not necessarily to read.  LOL  Hope you get some info…

1. Name one person who made you laugh last night?
My husband and kids when we were talking about my eyes burning… not sure why that was funny, but they sure made me giggle.

2. What were you doing at 0800?
Today at 0800 I was sitting in the waiting room while my son was in at the doctors.  I was reading something about gangs and violence in the US in one of the magizines they throw on a table there.  There are over 700,000 members of gangs in the US.  I had no idea…

3. What were you doing 30 minutes ago?
Cancelling our arrangements to stay somewhere else other than our poor house.  We were told to vacate ’cause of the water damage and the machinery (er, sounds like an airplane is in our house getting ready to take off… “what? I can’t hear you!”).  However, the kids had mini panic attacks at the thought of staying nights in a local motel and having to leave our dog here by his little lonesome!  So here we stay… “what?  did you say something?  I can’t hear you!”

4. What happened to you in 2006?
I got married to Daniel whom I’ve known for about 17 years.  We’ve dated, er… or seen eachother on and off for um… (counting on fingers) well, since 11/2004 I suppose.  Married 5/2006.  I had been with him on dates and such when me and my ex broke up in 2002 and 2003 and prior to that… but when I was with my boyfriend we didn’t see eachother ofcourse… I’m very committed in my relationships.

5. What was the last thing you said out loud?
“Sammy honey, you okay?”  My black lab is trying to find somehwere the house to lay down that won’t blow his fur off.  (huge fans and dehumidifiers)

6. How many beverages did you have today?
Two – water and my latte… OH I need to make some coffee!

7. What colour is your hairbrush?
Which one?  Let’s see… black handle and bristles with copper kinda to assist in drying, pink with white bristles, larger ones, smaller ones… all pink/blue/black, round ones flat ones

8. What was the last thing you paid for?
Mortgage!  Whooooooooo Hooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

9. Where were you last night?
Driving around with my kids and hubby trying to find somewhere to sleep.  We came back home…   No vacancies out here?  That’s nearly impossible we are in farmer’s country!

10. What colour is your front door?
RED!  Oh I’ve always wanted a red door.

11. Where do you keep your change?
Er, bottom of my purse, huge empty water jug, misc cans or glasses… I really should turn it all in ya know

12. What’s the weather like today?
Absolutely beautiful, clear skies and 70s

13. What’s the best ice-cream flavour?
Being an ex Baskin Robbins employee (yes, teen years!) I have to say I loooooooove Peanut Butter and Chocolate and that’s tied with Chocolate Fudge

14. What excites you?
Nature.  Seriously… trees, moss, dirt, sky, clouds, rain… you name it.  And… my hubby

15. Do you want to cut your hair?
Nope, nada… no way.  I cut mine short a while back.  My daughter was very clear in saying “but momma, you never like it short”.  I didn’t listen and cut it.  Thankfully, it’s growing… ::sigh:: the things we do.

16. Are you over the age of 25?
Oh yes… you betcha.  40 in February.  Whooot!

17. Do you talk a lot?
Um, heck ya!    With long periods of silence as well just to throw folks off… “oh she’s sure quite… wait, maybe not…”

18. Do you watch the O.C.?
Not sure what that means… overly cautious, outwardly cookoo?  I think you mean the TV show.  I don’t watch TV. 

19. Do you know anyone named Steven?
My 15 year old – Stephen.  As for the name precisely “Steven” well, yes… I had a friend in training named Steven.

20. Do you make up your own words?
snookiepup snickerlicious

21. Are you a jealous person?
I see the word “jealous” as meaning that you want something someone else has.  With that definition… nope.

22. Name a friend whose name starts with the letter ‘A’
Audra – Haven’t seen her since I was in my early 20s.

23. Name a friend whose name starts with the letter ‘K’
Kevin

24. Who’s the first person on your received call list?
My husband, Daniel

25. What does the last text message you received say
“First study and second finish guided reading”  – my eldest son text msgs me his homework every day so we don’t forget it when he gets home

26. Do you chew on your straw?
Nope…. well, hmmm… nope.

27. Do you have curly hair?
Not curly, but quite wavy actually.

28. Where’s the next place you’re going to?
Not sure.  I’m at the whim of my husband.  (I can’t drive yet)   Sunday though I have tickets to see John Holland and Lisa Williams in San Francisco with my bestest friend Dawn.

29. Who’s the rudest person in your life?
Trouble is… the person probably doesn’t know how rude or mean she is.  I’d rather not say… but she is quite hurtful.   I just send love and light and get over it.

30. What was the last thing you ate?
Last night, chinese food.

31. Will you get married in the future?
Already married to the love of my life

32. What’s the best movie you’ve seen in the past 2 weeks?
Eragon

33. Is there anyone you like right now?
Like – Life and everything that’s in this life

34. When was the last time you did the dishes?
1 hour ago

35. Are you currently depressed?
Not depressed, but definately drained of positive energy.  I work on it daily.  2007 has been a whole like of life happening.

36. Did you cry today?
Nada

37. Why did you answer and post this?
Titania was curious so… thought I’d satisfy that a bit. 

38. Tag 5 people you want to do this survey.
Guilty Secret, My Daughter Jessica, Sexy Magic, Ruby Shooz and TESS! 

The obituary for my father-in-law was approved by the family and just sent to the newspapers.  It’s only a statistical factual summary of him, but that’s how they are I suppose. 

I have to say, writing the obit meant so much to me.  I don’t know why.  He asked me to take care of all of the arrangements.  Me.  And I did… and I felt like I gave something you know?  So his wife didn’t have to do anything.  Down to the obituary….

Why was it so hard to write though?  I was afraid to send it to his sons, afraid I said something wrong afraid I didn’t say enough afraid I said too much… oy.  They approved it without changes… that makes me feel good.

:: sigh ::

When does this stuff get any better?  I keep on crying… I just saw him what feels like yesterday.  I still feel his hand holding mine and his eyes with so much love…

You know what I loved?  One of the things I loved… is how he spoke of his wife.  He would always joke with everyone ya know?  "Grumpy ‘Ole Man" I’d call him, but he stopped and became serious and loving and his wife… he would say the most beautiful things about his wife.  He said Daniel and I would be the same in the years to come… I know we will.  I already call Daniel "Grump", so I’m sure the "’ole man" will come sometime in the future… hee hee.

He told me that me and Daniel were perfect for eachother and he was happy I was the one he married.  He said I was a daughter to him, as with Dawn (Daniel’s ex-wife), and Sidonia (Mark’s girlfriend).  He said the three of us meant more to him then he could say… that we were the ones that he considered daughters.  He said, three sons and three daughters "I’ve got it made".  We had it made. 

He told me that his sons were the world to him, and his wife was what held it all together.  And boy did she.  If I could be half the wife to Daniel that she was to Harold… I’d be happy…

I talked to her a few days before he passed away and she told me that her and Harold were so happy he married me.  It made me cry right away on the phone ya know?  They’ve said it so many times before, but this time… she was very pointedly and purposely making making sure it was heard.

I love them both so much.

So now what… no more preparations or things to keep us busy.  The boys have one final event they get to do alone, then… we are left with our thoughts.

… memories and thoughts …

I would just like to say:  Cancer sucks.

But it’s awesome to know I’ll see him again ~ as the beautiful spirit he is.  Someday, when I’m done here.

Thanks for listening, writing sure does help get it out.  Well, get it out and deal with it you know?

~Mon~

Forgiveness means a great deal to me.  Something I’ve come to terms with in the last year (yes, it’s taken me that long in my life). 

In my life I’ve had many dealings with people that seemed to be mean to me for no reason.  Then, as I grew older from an elementary school child – I noticed people in general were simply *mean*.  This isn’t the reality of our world, but for a small child, that’s all I saw after being hurt many times.

Entering into my teens I was the one that was the *defender*.  Whenever I saw someone helpless being picked on, or physically hurt – I would defend them without an ounce of thought.  I never held back, and with that much anger and hatred you can imagine the receiver of my *save the world* attitude wasn’t in any good shape after it was done.

To be consistantly angry, and filled with so much hate and unforgiving wrath – it does a number on your spirit.  We weren’t put here on this earth to be filled with so much negative emotions.

After I had my first child, I dowsed the anger part of me.  I controlled it, and sometimes it was very difficult.  But the last thing I wanted my little girl to see was a mother that was anything but loving.

I lost a boyfriend in high school to suicide, so before my daughter was in existance (years later) the amount of hate and anger I had sped quickly to a very harmful level.  To dowse it once I found out I was pregnant was a day to day issue.

(Photo:  1988 Xmas My Grandma Mimi and Me (L-R) gramma wasn’t preggo) 

I would purposely walk outside into the back yard and find 10 new beautiful sights – every day.  Even looking to the old swingset in the backyard (I lived at the house I grew up in – moving in after my pregnancy was known).  I remember for the first time since I was probobly 2 years old actually smiling as I watched a butterfly land and take off.  I remember the feeling, I felt giddy like a little kid.  I didn’t stop smiling all day.

I had to *learn* to bring in light. 

I had to *learn* to get rid of the negative.

I had to *learn* that there are people who are loving and kind.

When my baby girl was born, the doctor held her in front of me and we all waited for her to cry.  She didn’t.  She simply *looked* at me.  I mean really *looked* at me.  After a few moments that seemed like forever, the doctor turned her back around to him to be sure she was okay.  He shrugged, turned her to face me and simply said "Well that’s an old soul".

(Photo:  1989 my baby girl and her horsie and grandma!) 

 

(Photo:  1990 Me and my little girl at the Marina) 

My daughter rarely cried.  She always smiled – always.  She simply was happy and healthy.  I thank goodness that I turned my self around.  The pregnancy was uneventful, and very easy.  I contribute it to me learning how to love – and how to forgive.

(Photo:  5/11/1997 (?) My boys Stephen (L) and Jimmy (R) – first look at those ears!  oh yes, my boys)

In my day to day life now, with a husband who loves me – with 4 children who are happy and healthy and normal – I can say, forgiveness is not just a good feeling.  It and Love are a way of life for me now.

(Photo:  6/4/2005 – He surprised me at my Aunties, driving over 200 miles ’cause he loves me!  (oh I love the smile…) 

(Photo:  7/12/2005 – My stepson and me!  oh my this kid has a smile that would melt ya!)

There’s Good News and News.  I don’t see things as horrible or unrelenting.  That would be an awful place or state to remain. 

(Photo:  4/3/2005 – When we were coming back from Disneyland!  hee hee)

I offer this sharing moment so that it may perhaps assist anyone who is having struggles.  I simply viewed the world, life, and people in the way I chose to view them.  All as bright lights with the potential to forgive and love. 

(Photo:  THESE are my babies (about a year ago) and the fantastic sense of humor we all have… bless all 4)

Love and Light to You,

Monica

This photo was from 1997 I believe with my buddy Yvonne and my daughter, Jessica.

Jessica is graduating this Thursday night from High School.

Be ware of the time you have in life…. it does fly by if you are not 100% in the now.

I love you darling daughter….

Love Momma

My daughter and son.

Random pic of the day. Er, week.

Question…. if a fly had no wings, would it be called a walk?

Just wondering…

Love and Light,

Mon

One of our animals, and the one we’ve had the longest. Bubba lives with my daughter now and we miss her. She was the only non-black pet we had. She is the light in our darkness… hee hee.

Love and Light,

Mon

I found this photo in the midst of all of my old ones. We all went to Disneyland for Christmas in 2002.

This is my cousin Jay and his two daughters: Morgan and Christina.

It was a blast! Love you cousins!