What a World

Being a Democrat has it's advantages I will admit. Such as not being so constrained by class that you can't see where you're walking is on the little people:( !But this past week has made me understand so much more. You see, I always knew that I wasn't a republican, but temporarily, their words were making sense to me, but thanks to the candidate for President these days, I am almost willing to hope that "Yes, We Can", fix the problems with health insurance. "Yes, We Can", end a senseless war, "Yes, We Can", provide better education for my grandchildren.

It's not going to be easy, because it was painful getting in this current situation, but after watching was President Clinton did while he was in office, I am willing to give the same opportunity to Candidate Barrack Obama. For the first time in my life, I made a campaign contribution. And I am not saying that to get any credit, but I just wanted to be a part of something great. I encourage you to look and listen with an open mind to Candidate Barrack Obama's words, and see if it doesn't encourage you hope for a better future. After all, We are not blue, or red, but we are Americans:)

I am attending and participating in my 1st office party today:) I am taking in fruit! Grapes, strawberries, blue berries, and pineapple! MMmm! I tell you, this working for money is great, but I have gained more than five pounds, and I was already a little heavy, so now, I am challenged with my weight. I am going to have to put a little pep in my step, and see if I cannot walk off some of the weight that I have gained. My plan to lose of course is to walk... Low impact stretching. And due to osteoarthritis I need to be careful, but I am willing.

My grand daughter Amani, is nearly ready to crawl! You know how they say, you need to crawl before you walk!, well, she's been in a walker strengthening her legs! But when we put her in the floor, she's going to crawl! Yeah. And, question???? What do we do with all that drool???? Do you think we could sell it as a Look Younger Mask? Crazy, but Do You Think We Could?????

Faith, my older grand daughter began 3rd grade last week! Yeah! We are working hard with her to get her to reach her potential in a school that is diverse and underpriviledged. My daughter is taking the time to help out, and I think that's going to make the largest difference in my grand daughter's life:)

My husband and I just celebrated our 31st year anniversary, and he experienced his 30th year anniversary in the Federal Government:) What a month August has been! To top all of that off, the heat that we experienced in July, was made better in Aug with an unusual amount of rain. It not only cooled things off, but it made it appear so much better outside for the foliage to get the water! Beautiful.

Well, this working woman is off to accomplish my short day. You enjoy yours!

It's been a wet week!

It's been a week now of dark cool days, And lots of water. I have to admit, I enjoyed the cooler weather, because the heat was getting to be a bit much. But now, we not only have the moisture, but the heat... humidity! Oh well, just part of living in the midwest.

Well, work is getting better. I've been working now more than a month. I am not going to say that it's easy, because the rain just added to the stress on my body's arthritis, but I am doing ok. I am still taking my Melaleuca vitamins and Replenex! So, I am not totally sore.

You know after more than thirty years of smoking, I quit a few months ago now. And just recently, I looked at myself in the mirror, and I didn't like what I saw. So, the time has come for me to get my eating under control, and begin some type of excercise program. I cannot bring in my 55th year in this state. Not just the fact that I am a bit overweight, but if I lost 30 pounds, I am sure that my lower back will feel better too. So, I'm pledging to be more conscious of what I eat and drink, and also to walk to rid myself of the extra weight that I've gained. Afterall, America's large enough without my little bit adding to it.

I've always been health conscious, from way back in the day when my son was 6 months old, and Richard Simmons was on the tube working out. From that time, I began my Aerobic style of living, and have always believed in getting the exercise required during a week, no matter what my health status. However, it was more difficult to do when my back broke, but I did continue on a limited basis. And since that time, have had some difficulty exercising regularly. But quitting smoking "finally" is what I really needed to do to get my health together. Now that I'm a non smoker, I need to get up and walk again! Why not?

The Daughter, Grand Daughters, and family, calling me to get busy, so I'll be back, have a plan to begin... And this is where I will sound off.

Make a great day! Leave me a comment!

Finally Friday

Wow! What a week it's been. It sped by so fast, and yet my body lets me know that it didn't just speed by, I lived it! My daughter and grand daughters spent the past couple of days with me. Amani is quite a charmer, you just look at her, and she smiles! Not yet 5 months... what a joy:) Grand daughter Faith growing more, and finally coming into her own little personality. Her mother and I were talking about the differences in their personality, as we were riding in the car the other day, and Faith chimed into the conversation, "What's a personality?" So cute. Things like that I never want to forget. Because it just puts a smile on my face just thinking about it.

Well, I am grown up, grand mother, black working barbie!!! I have a job with my own phone, and the company that I am working for put my name on my phone!!! It feels really good after more than 6 years of suffering through spinal disease. That's why it's so important for me to get my rest. I have also been using ice, and honestly, it's working to reduce the swelling that so often causes me pain. I am taking Aleve. And one day I tried something else that the doctor prescribed, but anytime I take the nsaids, I get that sick feeling. Just sick, but aleve doesn't make me sick, it just erases my pain long enough for me to do what I need to do!

This weekend is my 31st anniversary of marriage. And my husband just passed his 30th year of service for the federal government! It would be great if we could retire now, but we just have to much debt:(! Oh well, in the next 10 years, we will:) and then we'll move to a warm climate and live out our days, traveling and spending time with family and friends:)

Letting the Lord love me is getting easier. For years I beat myself up because of my illness. My health always played an issue in what people were saying about me. Well not anymore! I am free to love, and now free to live without worrying about what anyone will do to me. I am truly grateful, and I appreciate you if you've read this far in my little special something, leave me a note of encouragement, because I want to encourage you too. Love yourself, because God loves YOU, just as You are:)

Happy Monday to You!

And they are off!!! The 2008 Olympics in Besinge have begun! I found it great to watch, and found myself not always rooting for America. With so many great athletes competing to place #1, it just fills your heart when you hear their stories and then see how they perform. I am completely swept into a competitive swirl as I engage in watching the competition.

The dollar is going further in the gas tank, and I couldn't be happier. I filled my tank, and saved $10.00. Does this mean the prices of those groceries will go back? Only time will tell, but I have my doubts. I have found that the prices in the major supermarkets are less on Tuesday and Wednesday... By Friday, they raise the prices for the weekend traffic, then by Tuesday again, they are reduced. So by shopping for food on Tuesday or Wednesday will be more cost effective if you are looking to save some dollars.

I spent my weekend with Grand Daughter Faith! We had so much fun. It's been a long time since her and I had the weekend to ourself! She loves this game calls "Sims 2", so we played that, and she is so engaging in that game. It just brought happy smiles for both of us. And her reading skills are improving. Her daddy, who hasn't been active in her life, promised her a couple of weeks ago that he was going to send her some new shoes, and true to his word he did! Thank You Dad! She's beaming from ear to ear.

And the Beat Goes On

I find that I'm dreaming at night what information I am going to place in my blog. I heard in the news just yesterday that you need to be careful about what information you put online. Because sometimes, as in the case of disolving a marriage, it can backfire on you! Or not depending on whose side you take! Interesting.

And as gas prices continue to drop, I couldn't be happier. I have my car nearly paid off, and I'm not anxious to go and get an upgrade because I think I would like to find out what it's like not to have that huge car payment! And that's going to allow me to pay down some of my other debt... yes you guessed it, I am struggling to become debt free! It can happen and I look forward! But it's not easy. You really have to turn the tv off, and turn off the shopping. You'll see all the cars in the lots of the malls and strip malls on the weekends. But the point with becoming debt free is really very healthy and allows one to take stock in what they've already spent their money on, and grow. I am feeling like super woman, and we know I am not.

Working everyday, even part time costs me. I won't be getting those easy weeks of unemployment, but I get to be a part of what america represents for just a short period of time during the day, and I believe that my life is happier.

My photography has taken a turn. I love the glass and beads that I recently created! And if I love it, there are others who might!

Life just keeps getting better

Thank You Lord, the gas prices are dropping. No one could be happier than me that they finally shut up all that speculation about the price of oil! Finally we have a reprieve, but do you ever think the price of gas will go back to $36.00 a barrel?

What's up with McCain, besides his low hitting campaign of smearing Obama? I wonder what exactly is his plan, because for the little people down here, you know us bottom feeders, it looks like he is just working for Obama. And when they talk about flip flopping why don't they look at the man who's had the job for 20years, versus the man who's been doing it for 3years. I hate all the speculation. I hate all this occupying my news, really, I'm going to turn my TV off the news until the actual election takes place. SICK OF IT!

Now in the life of time of me, I've become gainfully employed. Permanently part time. And the great part is, no phones!!! I didn't get the working for the call center, making or receiving calls! And this is good, because I don't ever want to work phones again. I don't know who's raised people to cuss you out on the phone, but I don't have to endure that crap anymore. Now I work quietly in an office. In a paperless system? I am not so sure about that. But there must always be hope right?

My grand kids are doing well! I haven't had as much time to spend with them since I have become gainfully employed, and I miss that, but I like the money more! Have a wonderful day.