21 November 2008

Glued Groups

There are so many groups out there that have that glossy glued look about them. They drive me crazy! I think to myself, "Are you really into that for the benefits are is it for the look, the resume builder, the approval..." I just do not buy into it. There is something great about being part of some thing bigger. Most people need that reassurance that what they are doing counts.

I am coming to terms with the fact that I do not need to be part of that BIGGER picture...as in a group of some sort. I am comfortable being separate from the main stream.

An example would be the one time visit to the MOM GROUP>>>oh yeah, I did it and it sucked!!! The moms were so boring and all they wanted to talk about were there kids. That is all fine and dandy but it was not enough for me. A side note: they were all wearing plain jane white socks. BORING!!!! I did not fit and neither did Quincie. The moms were already talking about how much personality she had.....It is definitely brighter than any of those ladies personalities.

Last Sunday I attended a church for a baby committment ceremony. It was alright. The topic was meaningful and I actually took away some items for thought. It was temporary. The instant gratification of feeling great lasted oh a day. Great. Thanks for that, were is that feeling for the rest of the week.

My thought is that these groups provied a security net for so many, conditioning them to be a like, Glossy and Glued. Cohesive.

I am more than that. I am going to accept my individuality and run with against the grain.

12 November 2008

Possible split

Spoiled by the Dansko clog. Purchased 3 years ago in an attempt to comfort my much swollen prego feet. They helped, a little. At that time nothing probably would have helped. Now they are a best friend. I love them, when the weather turns chill they are the every day go to. I even wear them at work...they are the best shoe ever. They hold up to the pressure of the constant step. Very impressed with these American made (imported style from Denmark) shoes. So impressed I am having a hard to parting.

I want a break up...I want to venture out, see what other shoes are awaiting my winter pleasure. See, I only wear a closed toe shoe requiring socks in the winter. They are not a favorite of mine. Closed toe shoes...I do not love you. My love lies with the flip flop...or no shoes. I use to appreciate the coziness of a cute sock inside a lovely shoe, but as I grow older, not so much!!!

The dilemma is that I am ready to move on to a new style. How ever finding that total package is going to be hard to find. Comfort, style, the ease of the slip on with out slipping off. I may just need a new pair, new color. I may need a new look altogether.


This is the current shoe.....black and simple and comfortable.


I have had a soft spot for the Mary Jane Dansko.

Most of my friends say they are a "MOM" shoe. Well, they kind of are, not that cool, not that bad. I could be wearing the white New Balance all purpose sneaker with the light wash tiny ankle jean.

05 November 2008

A doozy of a day

It has been such a long day. The kids, the messes, the noise, and the neighbors dogs barking has made this day at home so incredibly long............On the bright side the weather is beautiful. We spent the majority of the day playing outside, ending the night with an enjoyable walk. We had a great dinner, that is always nice and now it is time to wind down and get the kids ready for bed (thank goodness). Another day, another night.

03 November 2008

Chronic lists.......

I am continually trying to look at my daily dealings with the sunny side up. Now this is a continual process, most days are not that sunny. The first step for me is to keep track of all the things I do in the day rather than write the never ending TO DO list!!! This is something I am famous for. Actually lists in general are a specialty of mine. It is a way of clearing my head, giving way to more thoughts of things I can do! I love list making so much that I have devoted a notebook, or more like many notebooks to making lists.

Here is a small sample of the many TOPICS I like..............

  • TO DO
  • Things I have done
  • Goals today and future
  • Craft projects
  • Silly phrases Quincie says
  • Task's I accomplish in an hour
  • Mail I would like to send
As you can see the list can go on forever. I also love to help friends make lists. They are not always as receptive as I would like them to be. Most people make the one or two lists may be once a week, not so much the multiple lists in one day. When I have a big project, Melissa will always ask about the many lists I have going on. I laugh because she is right with the many. For example, for Quincie's birthday party I had about 5 lists in the works. The lists consisted of: TO DO, MENU, SHOPPING, PEOPLE ATTENDING, TREAT BAGS/PARTY ACTIVITIES.

Crazy I know, but it keeps me feeling sane. As I sit here, it is jogging some other big time lists I have done. How about the list of all the items still needed before baby Clyde arrived, the pros and cons of dating a boy, and the ever constant list of what is needed at the grocery.