Posts Tagged ‘excited’
Feeling Better – Update on Monica
Well let us see how last night went shall we?
I was trying to get this blog in some kinda order after changing hosts. I have a temporary Wordpress Theme up, but I like how it’s situated. Just not the colors or lack thereof. But, when I went to have fun and change stuff around the most HUGEST (is that a word?) headache hit like a ton of bricks. Oh my goodness. Then, it was so bad I felt sick. So, off the computer I went and straight to bed.
Then, the hubby comes home – bless his heart. Dotting all over me and taking care of me like the wonderful hubby he is. We watched Ghost Whisperer Season Two Disc Two – one or two episodes and I was done. I had a pounding headache and felt like crud.
Then, we got into an argument. A new one? No… more of the same thing. It didn’t end well so this morning I got on the phone and told him I was sorry. Lordy. Lordy. Being married means so many things, but one thing it means is ya can’t get away from them. LOL So you better make up.
Making up is fun actually. He’s been so wonderful lately, I guess feeling sick mixed with other stuff just set me off. No bigge – we *kissed* and made up so to speak.
It’s been rough here. He’s working so hard and my client base has dwindled due to so many things. So I’m barely making it financially. Which means, he’s doing all the work. I’m at home taking care of the house, making sure my kids get all their school stuff done, and working on the clients I have left – ’cause I love them and am very grateful to have them.
My kids are both in Independent Study now. It’s like homeschooling really. I have their schedule every day of what they need to do, I meet with their teacher once a week to get more work for them and turn in their assignments (rather, they do that – I take notes). BUT their report cards came in! WOW! It’s the biggest improvement I’ve ever seen from them. They are so proud! So is this momma.
So my husband is working away while I’m doing all of these things that are important – but, what happened to me holding my own financially? I was the sole supporter for over 10 years now I’m home? It’s a huge adjustment.
I’m starting school on the 20th of this month. I’m almost embarassed to say what for ’cause I’ve been laughed at a few times. But I’ll say it here – and let me be very clear this is what I had wanted since I was young, but babies etc. well… you know what happens to plans when you have the little ones.
Okay, my major is Physics. Yes, laugh all ya want. Who knows I could change my mind. I’m already an Accountant, this would be a complete career change that will take YEARS to get to. But there are some really neat opportunities just in the first year of being an undergraduate! No laughing… okay, you can laugh. We’ll see how far this goes, but at least I can go for it!
In February I’ll be 41 years old/young. I’m so extremely excited about my 40s! It’s me time after my Stephen is graduated in June of 2010. That’s not that far away. Jimmy goes into the USMC on June 14th, and my daughter is already out and on her own. I do have my Step Son Daniel that will be 14 (OMG!) on the 11th of this month, but his momma does all the hard work with him. I just get to love him to death when we get him. So I’m almost done… wow.
Many things are going on now in my life – I just want to be sure I enjoy ever moment of it you know?
Wow, life is Grand!
Fun at the Nichols, Ford, and Sharp Home
Yes, we have alot of last names in the house. Two are Nichols, two are Ford and two are Sharp. Hey, I haven’t exactly changed my last name yet. I will though… don’t you fret!
Now, on to the fun at the house!
First, my three kids thought it would be great to take a photo for me and I was so excited to get it! They used my camera and a tri-pod and even got Indy to look at the camera by throwing something in the direction of the tri-pod! LOL They did great!

L – R
Jessica (19), James (18), Indy (10 mos), Stephen (16)
My babies.
Missing is my step-son, he wasn’t there that day. So they are going to take more photos with the blonde child (my only blonde kid – my step-son)!
That night we had a major blast playing Cherades (hm, spelled right?) and that was beyond halarious.
Tonight, Ice Cream social. I know it’s cold, but who could turn down ice cream?!
OH! I bought a new phone! The Google Android G1 thingy! I was a BlackBerry die hard for 3 years, and just went to the T-Mobile G1. GREAT so far!
I’m gonna get back on after the ice cream and answe comments ’cause I just love you all so!
Love and Light
Mon
Adult ADD – I Must Have It
About two years ago I was told by a “doc” that after the test I took, I obviously have ADD. I don’t believe in “classifications” from our doctors. Not for mental, or neurological issues. So I’ll just say, I get really going on something, then drop it like it’s hot. Hey, that’s a song!
I’ve never fully dropped this blog. I’ve written since 2005, but have moved my blog from platform to platform settling on WP for awhile now. Still, it’s been three years and I haven’t dropped it.
I purchased a German Shepard puppy – Indy – ’cause I was really excited to do canine search and rescue. Well, the little guy has “pano” and working him with limping this bad isn’t such a bright idea. So that’s on hold.
I’ve been an accountant in one form or another from clerk to CFO to now consultant, my own company. I’ve done the same thing since I was 17. So that’s 23 years. So that’s steady.
Somehow I got into database maintenance for a company, and have done that for 2 years now. Web maintenance for about two years as well.
What did I WANT to be when I grew up? Well, besides U.S. Air Force career that went down the tubes before actually leaving for boot camp – Engineering/Mathematics/Physics was where I wanted to be. Why? The hecks if I know! But, one of those was something I would have LOVED to get into.
Alas – single mom for 10 years, you don’t just change careers. Now I’m married… but…
I’m really at a point where I’m bored. I’ve lost my largest client – rather, they WAY cut hours so I’m not doing well financially. Hey, that’s the sound from alot of folks now adays. Daniel’s business is always fine.
What should I do? I’m 40 is that too late to abruptly change career paths? I mean abruptly. Go to school, get another degree… that kinda thing.
I’m bored and not making $$$.
Maybe a teacher? I don’t know…. scientist? Can you really start stuff like that at 40? I love math… history… I just signed up for my first class at college in a few years it seems. Some funky pre-requisite class but I noticed my major was Physics… from 1994! I hadn’t been there in awhile. LOL Why did I quit that? OH yeah… divorce…
ARGH!
Oh yeah, the reference to ADD is ’cause hobby wise I pick something up, get excited and drop drop drop. argh

President Elect – Barack Obama
This is our new first family.
I did vote for the other guy, let’s be clear on that one. However, I’m truly excited about this Presidency.
I wasn’t excited until today.
I was listening to the BBC World News and heard some of the most amazing things! Folks outside of the U.S. are excited about this President. I even heard “We want to love America again”.
Wow!
I don’t really see this about the man, Barack Obama. I see this as the world wanting to move closer together. Oh I do hope and pray that is true.
As a McCain supporter I can say – WOW he ran an awesome election. Kudos to everyone that supported President Elect Obama and those that were a part of this historical campaign. Wow.
It’s really really beautiful to see and to hear so many folks so excited about the future.
Absolutely Beautiful.
From a McCain supporter to our New President Elect Barack Obama – Congratulations! Please, assist this country and those in the world that are clinging to the thought of change and hope. Bless his family for everything they’ve gone through. I’m sure his Grandmother who passed away before the election is watching over them all.

I haven’t said much on my site about this election because to be honest, there was so much hate on both sides I was hearing I couldn’t stomach it on my site. Now it’s over, and our country is in need of coming together and healing.
I for one am excited that there are those so absolutely abounding in joy. I saw so many crying and holding their hearts when they heard. I think this is truly assisting in healing some very old wounds.
Yeah!!
Love and Light fellow United States citizens, and fellow Earth citizens. I just loves you all.

Flowers, Tattoos and Dogs
What a mix!
This weekend I had my daughter and her boyfriend come to visit. They brought Tattoos. They just got them done!
Here’s Joseph’s tattoo (it’s his last name)

My darling 19 year old daughter was told getting a tattoo wouldn’t really hurt on the top of your foot. She begs to differ, but here they are – wings!


Wholley OUCH Batman!
Well, hey… she’s got wings and can fly away any time her heart desires. What a cutie! Poor thing said she was about in tears as they were doin’ it. I can only imagine.
Oh, and it’s not done… they still have to FILL THEM IN! Wholley Molley.
Gutsy little one she is!
On to some fun I had today!
I open the door to find a “singing balloon” held by a man with a vase of flowers.
I was giggling while trying to sign my name, ’cause the baloon was really SINGING!
It was playing the theme song to “Friends” – I’ll be there for you!
I smiled to him and giggled a bit more and asked him (duh!) – is that balloon singin’? He kinda nodded and handed it to me quickly. Seems that must have been mortifying for him.
For me, I just giggled and brought it inside tapping the balloon over and over again.

He does this… just buys me flowers.
Ahhh…. what a sweetie!
Here they are!



Even Indy was impressed!


Oh, there’s new news on my Search and Rescue Training! Indy and I are starting again in October. Indy has had “Pano” for a few months pretty bad – so I need to go through the visitor thing again, then get a sponsor again… we were close before! I’m totally excited!
K, Nuff of my update.
Stephen’s very tired and dizzy…. we go to his doctor tomorrow to check on him. Meds Meds Meds…. argh.
Love and Light,
Monica
Happy Fry Day!
My hubby and I are having a – um, childless night kinda sorta… thingy.
Okay – you got me I don’t know what we are doin’!
Hubby: Tomorrow night at 8, I want to do something for you.
Me: ::blink:: Really? ::blink::
Hubby: Yes, so be here at 8. (here, is the house)
Me: ::giggles:: Alrighty!
Whoot!
So, with that…. since I have no idea what’s happenin’. He could be doing wine and cheese, OR finally knockin’ me off and hiding the body. Dunno.
Have a GREAT weekend! Looks like mine is starting off smashingly (hopefully not my cranium).
::snickers:: (laugh, not the candy bar)
38 Things About Me
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!


























