Dear Diary ~ A Mother's Thoughts

So I haven’t posted anything for a week because I have a massive writers block!! I have no idea what to do…..I have read other articles, with the hopes to stimulate my mind, or to see a topic that hits my fancy, but nothing! And I feel super bad about it, I want to write, but I’m not one of those bloggers that like to share my everyday life (you’d thank me, it’s pretty boring) because I like to talk opinion.

So I am going to post a question again!  I hope you play along.  My question is do you remember your first kiss?  This could take some people back aways, but I don’t think that anyone really forgets their first kiss, so how old were you and what was it like?  Was it what you thought it would be?

My first kiss was in the summer, it was a beautiful night. I was dating this well know fella, I thought he was cool because he drove a Monte Carlo.  I figured if he had a vehicle he was the man.  It was an awkward moment because I was 18 years old (very late bloomer) and I knew that he expected it and yet it was suppose to be a very special moment to me. So he leaned in and bang, it was over, I was happy that my first kiss was over, but I didn’t think that I was suppose to have saliva all over my face!!  lol.  So needless to say, my first kiss wasn’t all it was cracked up to be!!  Don’t worry though, others made up for it!!  haha

So do you remember you your first kiss?  How old were you?  And what was it like?

Tags: first kiss, writers block

Is shivery dead?  I have a bone to pick with people of the year 2010, I find that there are no manners anymore.  If you actually think about it,  I have observed that people rarely care about others anymore?

Aren’t we encouraging our children to be respectful people of our society?  I know that when I go anywhere it’s very rare that you get a thank you when you open the door for someone anymore.  It’s very rare that you get a wave if you stop for someone to cross the street.  It’s very rare that you get someone to ask if you need help when your arms are full, or someone to go out of their way to hold the door open when a senior needs help.  Why is this so rare?  Weren’t we all brought up with manners and character? 

I remember being scolded if I didn’t treat someone with respect.  I know as a young person we were instilled to treat adults with respect.  Well there isn’t any respect anymore.  People are too busy to give a shit about others.   Do you think that this is what is wrong with our every so going population, that we are just too busy?  I am not even putting young people in this category, older people are of equal blame. 

It shocks me that I am trying to teach my daughtersuch manageable, and expected standards of life, and yet people walk around belching and swearing like it is a new way to breath.  It’s hard to make excuses for such a disgusting habitat that we are living in.

What’s your take?  Do you believe that we are too busy?  Do you believe that we are missing something at home?  All I know, is that next time you go out, be conscious of who is or isn’t saying please and thank you.  Are we part of the problem?

PS. Sorry for the hiatus, I haven’t been feeling well.

Tags: character, manners, respect, shivery

I hope that all my followers have a fantistic St. Partick’s Day!!  And remember don’t drink and drive!

Tags: St. Patrick's day

I am one of those kinds of people that laugh hysterically when someone sends me an email, that once you get to the bottom it says, send this along to 20 people real quick or you will have bad luck.  Well, let me tell you, I am up to approximately 1000 years of bad luck, if not more.  I think that these specific emails are such a scam and I think that it is very gullible and make fun of my peers for doing so.  Like really, who’s gonna cast the bad luck on you?  Who’s gonna know that you didn’t send it?  The email genie? 

Now I know that some of you out there are superstitious but really, when it is a email about Jesus….and I will give you an example below, and at the end it says that Jesus will send you bad luck, I have to giggle.  And the worst part about it is that I will get that exact email at least twice, that’s right so that friend of mine believes it and follows the directions.  HaHa 

What do you do when you get these kind of emails?  Do you delete them?  Or do you pass them along?  Do you really believe that you will receive bad luck?  Are you responsible for forwards? 

Example 1. 

If you love this man
please forward to 10 people.  

He did
something for you,
now do something for Him. 

Example 2. 

For every person that you forward this e-mail to, Microsoft will pay
you $245.00 For every person that you sent it to that forwards it on,
Microsoft will pay you $243.00 and for every third person that receives
it, You will be paid $241.00. Within two weeks, Microsoft will contact
you for your address and then send you a check.
Regards. Charles S Bailey Genera l Manager Field Operations
1-800-842-2332 Ext.. 1085 or 904-1085 or RNX 292-1085
Thought this was a scam myself, But two weeks after receiving this
e-mail and for warding it on. Microsoft contacted me for my address and
within days, I received a check for $24, 800.00 .. You need to respond
before the beta testing is over. If anyone can afford this, Bill gates
is the man. 

It’s all marketing expense to him. Please forward this to as many
people as possible. You are bound to get at least $10, 000.00
We’re not going to help them out with their e-mail beta test without
getting a little something for our time.. My brother’s girlfriend got in
on this a few months ago. When I went to visit him for the Baylor/UT
game, she showed me her check. It was for the sum of $4, 324.44 and
was stamped ‘Paid I n Full’. 

Example 3. 

Hi Everyone, 

I feel terrible for asking, but I do need your help.  And who other than friends and family, can I really ask for help? 

I urgently need to sell my new dishwasher.  My husband is not happy that I’ve wasted money on this particular model and insists that I get of it ASAP. 

So, to keep the peace in out home, all offers will be considered. 

Thanks again.  I know i can count on you. 

I have included a picture below. 

Thank you!!

Tags: Emails, Forwards

So what did you think of Jason from last season’s bachelor and Molly Mesnick’s wedding?  Who was on the guest list?  Do you wonder if Melissa Rycroft watched as the events unfolded? Watch Jason And Molly’s Wedding Video Here. 

Well, tonight was Jason & Molly Mesnick’s Wedding aired tonight on ABC.  In a strange weather event the two tied the knot tonight.  The original date that they married was February 27, 2010 and was aired tonight to let the world know that they were indeed ready to be one.

Jason was the Bachelor last season and in a crazy change of events he originally picked Melissa Rycroft, who he proposed to and then not to long later retracted his feelings on national television.  He then asked Molly Malany to take him back after dumping her and choosing Melissa.

Now let’s get to the nitty gritty……..who made the guest list?  There were ex’s of ex’s and the strangest couples.  Did you know that Deanna Pappas who picked Jesse Csincsak in her season of the bachelorette, after breaking up with him, then went back and asked Jason Mesnick to take her back?  She was at the wedding with Stephan Stagliano the twin brother of Micheal,  who was a contestant cast off by Jillian Harris last season.  Woo, she gets around.

The reason Jake and Vienna couldn’t go was because they were secluded at this point, because the Bachelor On The Wings Of Love was still airing.

Jillian Harris and Ed Swiderski were in attendance and discussed there exciting plans to tie the knot next year perhaps.

Charlie O’Connell and Sarah Brice were there and they are talking about a house in the future.  They are not engaged, just happily living life after a year breakup.

Ryan and Trista Sutter, a very happy couple, with two children Max 2, and Lacey 1, make them complete. 

Others in Attendance were  Kiptyn Locke, Jesse Csincsak and Natalie Getz, Stephanie Hogan and Nikki Kaapke.

They had their rings custom made by Niel Wayne, wedding planner was Jo Cartin, Invitations were made by Jennifer from Tiny Pine Press, Event designer was Eden Rodriguez, gift registry was done at Macy’s.  Molly’s gown was purchased at Monique Lhuillier, fashion designer, Jason’s Suit was purchased by Kenneth Cole.  Hair and Makeup were done by Ken Pavis and Mally Roncal.  Jason Castro from American Idol was there to provide music for Molly to walk down the isle singing, “Somewhere Over The Rainbow,”and as the percession descended from the crowd he sang, “That’s What I Am Here For.”  There first dance was a gift from the Bachelor Show, by Molly’s favorite artist,Gavin Degraw singing, “Follow Through.”

If you were wondering where Ty was, Jason and Ty’s mother discussed not putting him on National Television anymore, so that he could grow up as a normal child.  So there was no footage of Ty during this memorable time.  But he was there and I’m sure happy to have a new step mom.

So in a beautifully constructed wedding the rain held off for a short time only to pour once Jason and Molly were saying there personal wedding vows.  Where was the wedding planner with umbrella’s at this moment?  They had umbrella’s for all the guest and not the bridal party themselves. 

Needless to say this was a beautiful television event.  And though I did not like the situation between the split of Jason and Melissa, you can tell that all parties involved are very happy.

What did you think of the wedding?  Were you happy with the outcome?  Is there anything you would have changed?

Full Video to Follow When Available!

Tags: ABC, American Idol, Charlie O'Connel, Deanna Pappas, Ed Swiderski, Eden Rodriquez, Gavin Degraw, Jake Pavelka, Jason Castro, Jason Mesnick, Jesse Csincsak, Jillian Harris, Jo Cartin, Ken Pavis, Kenneth Cole, Kiptyn Locke, Macy's, Mally Roncal, Melissa Rycroft, Micheal Stagliano, Molly Malany, Natalie Getz, Niel Wayne, Nikki Kaapke, Ryan Sutter, sarah Brice, Stephan Stagliano, Stephanie Hogan, The Bachelor, The Bachelor On the Wing of Love, Tiny Pine Press, Trista Sutter, Vienna

It’s come to that time of the week where, most people get to enjoy there weekend and take a break from work.  What are some things you are looking forward to doing this weekend?  Do you have any special things planned?  My husband, daughter and I are going swimming, then bowling and then perhaps and family movie on Sunday!!  So I am really looking forward to family time!!  So tell me what you are doing?  I’m looking forward to hearing your plans?

Tags: Friday, weekend

Well as you all might know, the Bachelor: On The Wings Of Love, has come to a close and I am so sad to see this reality show  go off the air. 

I can honestly say that I am in love with Jake and Tenley!  I could watch their life from a distance forever!  Tenley seems to be the perfect woman.  It actually makes me teary eyed to watch such a display of affection and love put out there and in the end be broken hearted.  She has so many fine qualities, she is passionate and without a shadow of a doubt in love with Jake.

I am sad and equally hurt that I have invested so much of my heart into this show, for Tenley to be rejected at the end!  She has so much poise and honour.  What a wonderful woman, I thoroughly hope that she will be the next bachelorette.  I feel like I’ve just been dumped.

Vienna has been controversial, and in most cases I would rally to support her because she appears to be the underdog.  But in this case, I think that he needs to use ration and not only the physical attraction.  And in the end he chose her.  Do you believe that it was lust over love, or do you think that he gave her the appropriate benefit of doubt?  And went with his heart?  What do you think of him picking Vienna? 

What would you say to Tenley to reassure her that the world has fallen in love with her and that she will make someone happy?

What do you think of Ali being the next Bachelorette? 

Leave a comment, I want to hear what you think.

PS. Don’t forget to watch Jason Mesnick & Molly Malaney’s wedding next Monday March 8, 2010 at 9:00PM.

UPDATE:  Small clip from Tenley being on the Ellen DeGeneres Show today. 

Tags: Bachelette, Jake Pavelka, Tenley, The Bachelor, The Bachelor On the Wing of Love, Vienna

Did you know that the Olympians at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics were so close to running out of condoms that they had to send for an emergency supply? 

Health officials in Vancouver had already provided 100,000 free condoms to the roughly 7,000 athletes and officials at the Winter Olympic Games.  That’s about 14 condoms per person.  But as of Wednesday, those supplies started running dangerously low.

The Canadian Foundation for AIDS research decided to step up and make sure there were no hitches in the Olympic action.  (Get it Action, Ha Ha, knee slapper.)

“When we heard about the condom shortage in Vancouver, we felt it was important to respond immediately,” said Kerry Whiteside, ANFAR’s Executive Director.  The organization assembled three large boxes of about 8,500 condoms, much to the relief of libidos at the Olympic.

So naturally, the Canadian Foundation for AIDS research decided to step and make sure there were no hitches in Olympic action.
Free condoms first started to be distributed at the Olympics in Barcelona at the 1992 Games. This appears to be the first time that a shortage has struck the Games.

So who isn’t having sex in Vancouver!!  They definitely can’t say it was all work and no play.  Was there a shortage of condoms for the normal population?  Did the abundance of the travelers and tourist have enough condoms to accommodate them?  Hmm, I wonder!

Tags: AIDS, Condoms, olympic condoms, Sex, Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics

The first thing that I want to say is that I am so proud to be Canadian!!  We kicked the winter Olympic’s ass….and then some!  If you have been following the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, then you might have came across this commercial.  I fall in love with it every time that I watch it!  It is done by wonder bread.  I think that the little actors and actresses deserve koodos.  It was fantastic.

Tell me what your favorite winter Olympic sport was this year? Did you have an all time favorite moment?

Well, I’m not Catholic, but this lent thing sounds like it could work in my favour!!  It’s the “thing” that everyone is talking about it.  I go to work and all the women are talking about the things that they have given up.  This has become the weight loss program of God.  So I was thinking, what if since my husband is a Catholic, but is not a practicing he doesn’t do or participate in much, he definatley doesn’t practice cleaning, spiritual being, I thought that maybe I should take over his participating role. 

I am going to give up SEX for him!!

I am also going to give up cooking!! (This one is more for me)

And last but not least cleaning. (this one’s the best Ladies) 

I think that at a “special” time like this, we should all be taking advantage of this Catholic tradition. Lent baby!!

If you really are Catholic I am not poking fun, I think that it is admirable that you give up something that is so close to your heart. What did you give up for lent? And if you want to be a practicing citizen of this religious tradition then what would you give up?

Tags: Catholic, lent, Sex