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I’m an avid Heroe’s fan.  My son James and I started by watching all episodes of Season 1, then Season 2 and then ofcourse – Season 3, which just ended with this past Monday’s episode.

I have to say I totally enjoy it.  Regular people with extraordinary powers.  What a blast.  Season 4 is going to come out Feburary 2nd.  I cannot wait!

Here’s the Preview:

My son’s most FAVORITE character is Clair – the Cheerleader.  Oh yeah.  He’s in love.  Here’s a pic of my son’s dream love:

My favorite?  Oh it’s a bit scary, but it’s Sylar the creepy guy:

Yes, I love the creepy dark and handsome guys.  My hubby however, is completely the light bright sweet guy – well, he has his creepy side – don’t we all? 

For Daniel and I – well, since he moved in – um, 2005 – I’ve slowly been converting him to a Sci-Fi Freak, I mean – fan.  So far the conversion of Hubby to Trekkie is working very well.

Each night we watch one or two episodes IN BED (yes, I actually have a flipping TV in my room – argh).  First, I decided to take him through the time of Star Trek.  The first one we watched was ALL Star Trek: Enterprise series.  Yes, we own all of them.

Then we watched Star Trek Next Generation (yes, we skipped the old Kirk one, we’ve both seen it) – and yes, we own all seasons!    Then Star Trek Deep Space Nine, then we watched Star Trek Voyager.  We own all of those series too!

Then onto Battlestar Galactica Seasons 1-3 and we are anxiously awaiting Season 4!  Whoot!

Ahhhh….. the life of Sci Fi!

Ofcourse another love of mine is Paranormal.  So, had to start on Season 1 of Ghost Whisperer!

Great series.  I love the feel good TV ya know?  She assists earth bound ghosties in crossing over.  I love the sentimental part of this, and Daniel seems to enjoy as well.  Shhhh, don’t tell his guy friends. OH – that’s right, he loves it because of the hottie in this, Melinda (Jennifer Love Hewitt).  I can’t say I blame him.

Here’s the opening for Season 1 (which we just finished!)

So, that’s my wrap up of “What the Heck is Monica Watching Now?”.  Hope you enjoyed… stay tuned for the new one I just found!  Knight Rider!  Oh yeah, a mustang with guns…. gotta love it!

Happy Ho-Ho!

I have a new toy!  My BlackBerry that I loved so much crashed and burned – so to speak.  I bought another off of Craigslist listing and, well, it had some issues.  I’ve been using BlackBerry now for about 3 years and love it ofcourse.  However, my new phone… well, let’s just say I don’t miss my Berry.    Shhhh, don’t tell anyone!

I purchased a G1 Android phone.  It’s kinda like an iPhone only it’s open source.  What that means is developers are more than welcome to create apps for this little guy, while iPhone – well, they have a TON of apps!  G1 is new and has maybe 500 apps currently.

The G1 is the Google phone ya know.  I get my gmail on there, it syncs with the mail and contacts and calendar.  I’m officially off of my Outlook now.    Sigh of relief.

I found an application called wpToGo and it’s just a quick way to make a post, attach a picture if you want from your phone – and send on over to your WordPress!  I did a quick test message below and got it to work!

Here’s the rundown if you are interested:

http://www.t-mobileg1.com/

I’m done getting new phones now.  This one rocks!  I’ve had it for about 2 weeks now and haven’t found anything I don’t like. 

Can you believe I actually got an app that uses the camera portion of the phone as a BAR CODE SCANNER and by scanning something, it will tell you the cheapest place to purchase etc.  Here’s something though, could you imagine being able to use the scanner on your phone to say – inventory your DVDs or books?  Or… ?  Too many possibilities!

Happy Monday!

Mon

Wicked By Gregory Maquire

I just got done reading “Wicked” by Gregory Maguire.

It’s the other side of the Wizard of Oz, the witches side.  What was the Wicked Witch of the West like?  Why was she so wicked anyway?  Better yet, was she?

This is a really good book and shows the OTHER side of the story.  I couldn’t put it down, seriously.

Not a paid ad btw, if you enjoy reading… this is a good one.  He’s written a few more books that I’d like to read as well.

They do have the musical coming to San Francisco, and my friend and I are drooling to go see it!  Neat site for the musical as well.  Wicked the Musical.

Some fun wallpaper, buddy icons and ringtones – ya gotta have em!  Here at Wicked the Musical – Downloads.

My personal favorite is Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West.  Glinda, well… read the book! 

There’s nothing like reading a good book.  I can’t tell you how many I read in a year, I believe I need another room in the house for a library… really. 

Love and Light,

Mon

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

I was taught that everything, everything happens for a reason and I accept that.  I accept the things that hurt us are simply what we get to go through in this human experience.  But that doesn’t mean I’m not human and I don’t FEEL when things hurt.

I’m human and what I’ve seen today makes my HUMAN part so flippin’ ANGRY!

For those in Mumbai, we hear you and feel for you.  I saw the news break when me and my hubby were at lunch and I looked around the room as folks were laughing, chatting, not seeing the TV but on with their lives and mine felt like it stopped abruptly.  I have no part in any of this, I have no family there – I know now one there – but these are our brothers and sisters!  I don’t control my feelings well, and this tragedy felt like I got yanked in to misery…. not a pleasant experience!

Oh this whole terrorism cr*p gets to get buried somewhere.

I’m tired of humans being so stupid!

… argh … a vent, but it washed over me with a HUGE amount of empathy when I saw that, the news report the people…

ARGH!

PEACE PEOPLE PEACE

Why is that such a difficult concept for some humans!

::sigh::

For those in India, or anyone that’s been directly or indirectly effected (the WORLD!) – I can only send light and love to you.  But know we hear you and you are loved.

YOU ARE LOVED

… sometimes, I’m not cautious – I feel like I get pulled so strongly into feeling SO much of the world …

There are so many references on the web, Twitter, Blogs, Flickr… right now, there are still issues going on.  One link:  http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/11/26/mumbai.attacks.web.sites/index.html

From that site:

Help number

The State Department has established a Consular Call Center for Americans concerned about family or friends visiting or living in Mumbai, India. The number is 888-407-4747.

I believe there is one for Great Britain as well.

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

Well hello there and hiya!  I haven’t done this in awhile, and I get to today.

I’d like to thank the following fabulous folks for taking the time to comment on my blog.  Without comments, we would feel like we are just yelling into oblivion.

Please stop by and visit their sites!

Commenters from 10/27/08 through 11/14/2008

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• Akirah
• Shinade
• Alex
• Fragile Heart
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• Woman Tribune
• Thinkinfyou
• Penny
• Chelle
• Teresa
• MammaDawg
• Sapphire
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• Daisy the Curly Cat
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• Zhu
• Tess
• Stephanie
• Bad Evan
• DianeCA
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This is a bit of a rant, a bit of praise and a bit of frustration.  You see I have four children.  One, is living with his mother, he’s my step-child and I do only what a step-mother does – I love him and offer assistance when requested.  The other three are my responsibility.  One of which is 19 and in college and working.  Her father is taking care of that end – paying for college.  She doesn’t live with me.  So that narrows it to 2 I’m directly responsible for education wise.

My children – up until this year – have been enrolled in the normal public school system.  James is a senior (leaving to serve our great country as a Marine in June 2009), and the other is Stephen a junior in high school.  That’s 11th and 12th grade students in a public NORMAL California high school.  That is the number one issue – public school.

Now I hear many say the school systems are great.  Normally those are the parents of kids that are in elementary school.  By the time they hit junior high, I don’t seem to hear that much more.  Because, they (our California public schools) are not great.  Not in my opinion – and not the schools I’ve personally had any connection to.  They are overcrowded, understaffed, under budgeted… just plain under everything.

Let me make one thing clear – teachers as a whole are NOT in my category of issues.  These folks work for our children with what seems like all odds against them.  I would not begin to put them down.

James, my 12th grader – has exited out of normal high school this year and is in what is called an “Independent High School” program.  This means he meets with a teacher once a week and gets work handed to him and he has one week to complete it.  Or not.  This is an independent program.  If you don’t do the work, you are out.  Period.  So James, who didn’t do a BIT of work in the past two years, now is fully in charge of himself to learn what is needed and turn in his work.  Here starts one issue.  If he didn’t do the work before, how would he now?

I didn’t get involved in the kids schooling much.  I know, say what you must – but I didn’t.  Single mom, three kids – I was lucky to be home on time to pick them up from daycare let alone oversee hours of homework.  I would pick them up, get home and continue to work from home.  So not much guidance if any from me.

Now, James has to makeup a years worth of work – plus his senior work.  Again, this is a child that didn’t do anything in school to begin with!  Now, he’s having to double his work.  Hmmmm.

As of two weeks ago I was starting to get calls from his teacher – “James is doing poorly, he’s behind… etc. etc. etc.”.  Funny, his report card just came in with a B+ average.  So what happened?  He went back to how he normally does stuff.  He just doesn’t do it.

Well, I finally took charge.  Why now you ask?  After years of not doing a thing?  Because it’s all he’s got.  If he doesn’t graduate his military entry will be postponed.  Then, as usual – he’d fall down on himself and feel poorly and get himself even further behind.  I know my son.

Today, he met with his teacher for the normal one hour and turned in his work.  He’s got a TON left to do before next Friday’s meeting as I’m getting him caught back up and back on track.

Basically, he’s home schooled.  Not entirely, but that’s what it boils down to.  The plus side is… he’s home schooled.  No more gangs, no more girls, no more teachers screaming (yes, it’s happened).  But he’s got a long way to go this week to get back on track.

Now, enter my other child – Stephen.  He is bi-polar, rages at times, and is generally a to-himself kinda kid.  According to his doctors the last two hospitalizations were due to stress at school (bullies, deadlines etc.) and they have recommended he get out of the normal public schools as there is really no adults there to manage bullies – which is his biggest issue.  Great.  So Stephen is going to the same Independent program now as Jim.

That’s two at home doing schooling.

I work.

We can do this.

Who do I blame?  No one.  To have the kids out of the public regular high school is a huge plus to me.  The amount of drama, fights and lack of guidance only lays way to issues.  Many issues as our family has had to go through since junior high school.

The issue I see with my younger one is – if it was up to him, he’d stay away from any social type situations forever.  He’s not a people person.  Well, he’s not a mean people person and at their ages there are a lot of those.

I don’t know folks… James will be okay now that I have a handle on things, but Stephen?  How do I assist a depressed bi-polar child by keeping him at home?  I think I’m going to go onto the home schooling sites and see what kind of things we can do to get him out of the house.  I can’t believe his doctors think this will be beneficial to him in the long run.  Honestly.

High school is different now.  Much different.

I praise anyone who home schools – at least I know and understand why they don’t want them in the public school system.  It’s a genuine failure in so many ways.  I feel like somewhere with all of the “universal healthcare” and “my company is flopping bail us out” crud – we seem to have completely forgotten the children.  Our future is the kids and they are going to colleges in spite of what they’ve learned in high school – not because of it in many cases.

If you know of any good sites for home schooling, please leave them in the comments.  Stephen could certainly use it!

Thanks for listening/reading to my vent.

Love and Light,

A Momma

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I told you all about the “sanctuary” I had envisioned for my backyard.  I’m someone that loves Mother Nature, and loves her space to meditate.  Usually that means outside of the house and closer to anything nature.

In suburbia, finding nature is difficult.  My neighbors have a beautiful tree that seems to love coming over into our yard – thankfully.  It was in that corner of my yard I planned out my sanctuary.

I thought I’d show you thusfar where we are at with this endeavor.

These are in order and the only things left are the roof, painting and the interior.  But here she is:

The Corner Before Work Began

Deck for Flooring Set

Deck Flooring

Framing Up

Framing Up - Closer

Some Siding Up

Almost Done!

The funky tarp over the top is simply because it’s been raining.  What you probobly cannot see at all is that inside there is a candle chandelier, a cozy wicker chair, candles and insence burner.

The front will have drapes to close off the doorway.  I do work in a dark environment.  Work on me that is.  I do my meditation by candlelight.  The tree does hang over so I get to get the vibe from my friend Mr. Tree.

Inside the feeling is absolutely wonderful.

I have yet to plant most of the plants around it, as I have to paint – this weekend?  And dig next to it for a fountain.